Pocketpair Inc. has announced the formation of a publishing business called “Pocketpair Publishing.”
In addition, the company has announced that Pocketpair Publishing’s first project will be supporting a brand new horror title from the UK-based game development studio SURGENT STUDIOS, scheduled to release in 2025.
SURGENT STUDIOS is a studio that has been garnering attention for its original approach to storytelling, founded by renowned British actor and video game developer Abubakar Salim.
The new business has provided the necessary development funding and support so that SURGENT STUDIOS’ next title can realize its full potential.
“At Pocketpair, there is nothing we love more than games, and Pocketpair Publishing is our latest venture to help the world enjoy gaming even more. Game development comes with many challenges, but we want to ease that process as much as possible and provide an environment where creators can pursue their dreams.
We are pleased to be able to support SURGENT STUDIOS’ new title as our first step. We deeply sympathize with their original ideas and passion and are honoured to help them realize their vision. We will respect the autonomy and vision of developers and work together to make great games for people all over the world.
We sincerely hope that more creators will be able to realize their dreams through Pocketpair Publishing“.
John “Bucky” Buckley, Head of Pocketpair Publishing
“We noticed a pattern in the entertainment industry, and Pocketpair has given us the opportunity to make a horror game about it. Both Surgent and Pocketpair are well-versed in taking risks. This game will be short and weird, and we think players will be interested in what we have to say.
We’re still in earnest conversation about further projects set in the Tales of Kenzera universe, but this will be a standalone piece: a mile marker between where we’ve come from and where we’re going“.
Abubakar Salim, CEO of Surgent Studios
