A team of veterans of Naughty Dog, id Software and Activision has created a new development studio called emptyvessel. They are an independent AAA team committed to “ushering in a new wave of development focused on creating high-quality, meaningful, and enjoyable games to play.”
The developers of emptyvessel are currently working on an as-yet-unannounced first project that will leverage their expertise in the “immersive shooter“. Based on Unreal Engine 5, their first game is inspired by films, graphic novels and games set in dystopian sci-fi worlds.
The award-winning composer Mick Gordon (DOOM, Borderlands 3, Prey) will collaborate with the team to create the sound component for the studio and their first project.
The words of the emptyvessel team
In the official press release we can read that emptyvessel is led by Emanuel Palalic, CEO and Game Director, and Garrett Young, COO and General Manager. Both held critical roles at id Software and came together in a desire to create an environment where developers had the freedom to explore new ideas. Palalic and Young are joined by CTO Wei Ning, Art Director Alex Palma, Animation Director Rico Flores and more. emptyvessel is headquartered in Austin, Texas, but operates remotely with its staff located around the world – US, Australia and Europe – to meet the personal needs of each team member.
“Many game developers, like me, began their journey fueled by the dream of one day bringing our worlds to life,” said Emanuel Palalic, CEO and Game Director of emptyvessel. “By prioritizing and aligning with our strengths, we are confident that it is possible to create AAA-quality games with smaller, more focused teams. The industry has often overlooked the people who pour their heart and soul into creating these worlds With emptyvessel, we are determined to change this narrative and make this dream a reality for as many developers as possible.”
The team explains that “emptyvessel is driven by the desire to create games of the highest quality”. The company wants to take risks “in order to create new types of entertainment experiences. emptyvessel aims to break traditional business models and work together towards a common vision of a future powered by people and creativity, where the industry is driven by teams of great game creators. The studio's approach is to create a space to foster innovation from an agile, core team of AAA-level talent, empowering them to create high-quality IP with scale more reachable.”
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