Section 9 Interactive Partners with Epic Games for New Sci-Fi Title
Section 9 Interactive has officially entered a publishing partnership with Epic Games for an unannounced title, marking an exciting development for the studio. Comprising industry veterans, including talent from Little Nightmares and LittleBigPlanet PS Vita, Section 9 is currently hard at work on a new sci-fi action-adventure game set to be released for PC and current-generation consoles.
Location: Based in Malmo, Sweden.
Current Openings: The studio is actively hiring for several positions, including:
Environment Artist
3D Artist
Level Designer
Game Development: The upcoming title will be developed using Unreal Engine 5. While some early glimpses of the game are available on their website, it is important to note that the footage is pre-alpha and does not represent the final quality.
Studio Insights:
Section 9 Interactive expressed their enthusiasm about the partnership on social media, stating:
"We've entered a publishing partnership with EpicPublishing! Our team is very excited, as they've been tremendous partners in helping bring our creative vision to life. We appreciate everyone's support along the way and can't wait to share more soon!"
Gustaf Heinerwall, Co-Founder of Section 9 Interactive, shared his thoughts on the collaboration:
"Ever since our first meeting with the team at EGP we felt that this partnership was a perfect fit for our studio. They've given us incredible support and the freedom to fully explore our creative vision, which is all we can ask for in a publisher. We are thankful for this opportunity, and excited for what comes next."
By partnering with Epic Games, Section 9 Interactive retains ownership of their game's intellectual property rights while receiving essential funding for development costs. They will also benefit from support when the game is ready for market release. Importantly, the developers will maintain complete creative control throughout the project. Once the initial launch costs are recouped, they will earn at least 50% revenue share.
As Section 9 Interactive continues to develop their project, they are eager to share more updates in the near future.
What are your expectations for this new title from Section 9 Interactive?
