Company Research Report: 34BigThings
Company Overview
- Name: 34BigThings S.R.L.
- Mission: Create innovative genre-leading games that redefine genres, receive critical acclaim, and capture the imagination of gamers around the world.
- Founded: January 15, 2013
- Founders: Originally founded by three MSc students from the IT University of Copenhagen.
- Key People:
- Valerio Di Donato, CEO & Founder
- Giuseppe Enrico Franchi, Game Design & Co-Founder
- Giacomo Ferronato, Development & Co-Founder
- Marco Tansini, Development
- Ivano Zanchetta, Cinematics Director
- Headquarters: Via Cassini 39, 10129 Torino, Italy
- Number of Employees: Over 80
- Revenue: No information is available
- Known For: 34BigThings is one of the biggest independent game studios in Italy, known for developing premium games across PC, console, and mobile platforms.
Products
Game Titles
- Redout 2: Experience the fastest racing game in the universe.
- Key Features: High-speed racing in a futuristic setting.
- Redout: Space Assault: Combines intense action with strategy-based elements.
- Key Features: Space combat with strategic gameplay elements.
- Super Inefficient Golf: A humorous twist on traditional golf games using bombs.
- Key Features: Unique gameplay mechanics involving explosives.
- Mars or Die!: A challenging blend of strategy and action as players seek to conquer Mars.
- Key Features: Strategic gameplay elements paired with action sequences.
- Hyperdrive Massacre, Helheim, Parallel, OttO – Pull me up!:
- Key Features: No information is available.
Apps
- Thyme – a new powerful keylauncher: A tool for enhancing productivity.
- Key Features: Streamlined key launch functions.
- Manual Camera: No information is available.
- PriceBuddy: No information is available.
Recent Developments
- Redout: Space Assault Updates:
- 1.8.0 Update Release: Featured new goodies and bug fixes in November 2019.
- Launch on Apple Arcade: Released on Apple Arcade in October 2019.
- Development Stages: Entered alpha in 2018 and announced delays in May 2019.
- Publishing Initiatives:
- Helheim on Steam: 34BigThings announced its role as the publisher for this third-party developed game.
- New Releases:
- Redout on GOG: Released the Solar Challenge Edition in November 2018.
- Company Growth and Development:
- Part of Embracer Group since November 2020.
Summary
34BigThings stands out as one of Italy's most prominent independent game developers with a knack for creating games that push the envelope across multiple platforms. The company has established a reputation for high-quality and inventive game titles, particularly in the racing and space combat genres. With a team of over 80 professionals, their projects regularly feature innovative gameplay mechanics and are developed using cutting-edge technology. Although current financials aren't disclosed, 34BigThings continues to grow under the umbrella of the Embracer Group, marking a new chapter in its strategic and operational endeavors.