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11 Bit Studios

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11 bit studios Spółka Akcyjna
TypePublic
WSE: 11B
IndustryVideo games
Founded11 September 2010; 16 years ago (2010-09-11)
HeadquartersWarsaw, Poland
Key peoplePrzemysław Marszał
Products
Number of employees
299 (2025)
Websitewww.11bitstudios.com

11 bit studios S.A. is a Polish video game developer and publisher based in Warsaw. The studio was founded in September 2010 by former members of CD Projekt and Metropolis Software. The studio is most known for developing Anomaly: Warzone Earth (2011), This War of Mine (2014), Frostpunk (2018), Frostpunk 2 (2024) and The Alters (2025).

History

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The company was officially formed on 11 September 2010, founded by CD Projekt and Metropolis Software developers and staff members.[1][2] Currently, they employ approximately 299 people.[3] The company's goal is to create games suitable for both hardcore gamers as well as casual gamers.[1] They are well known for developing Anomaly: Warzone Earth, a real-time strategy reverse tower defense game,[4] and This War of Mine, which was often praised by critics for its depiction of civilians in a city under siege similar to the siege of Sarajevo.[5]

The studio's 2018 release, Frostpunk, sold over 250,000 copies in its first three days. Frostpunk depicts a dystopian Victorian England that has been overtaken by the frost, and the player is tasked with managing humanity's last city.[6] In 2020, it was revealed that the company was investing $21 million to fund the development of three projects and four games signed to its publishing labels. One of them, Frostpunk 2, was announced on 12 August 2021[7] and released on 20 September 2024.[8]

Games

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Developed

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Year TitlePlatform(s)
2011 Anomaly: Warzone EarthAndroid, iOS, Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
2012 Anomaly: KoreaAndroid, iOS, Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows
Funky SmugglersAndroid, iOS
Sleepwalker's Journey
2013 Anomaly 2Android, iOS, Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4
2014 Anomaly DefendersAndroid, iOS, Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows
This War of MineAndroid, iOS, Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
2018 FrostpunkMicrosoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
2024 Frostpunk 2macOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
2025 The Alters Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
2027 Frostpunk: 1886 Microsoft Windows

Published

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Year TitleDeveloperPlatform(s)
2014 Spacecom Flow CombineAndroid, Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows
2017 Beat Cop Pixel CrowAndroid, Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch
Tower 57 PixwerkLinux, OS X, Microsoft Windows
2018 MoonlighterDigital SunLinux, OS X, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
2019 Children of MortaDead Mage
2022 South of the CircleState of PlayMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
2023 The InvincibleStarward IndustriesMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
2024 The ThaumaturgeFool's Theory
Creatures of AvaInverge Studios, ChibigMicrosoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S
IndikaOdd MeterMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
2025 Death HowlThe Outer ZoneMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
2026 Moonlighter 2: The Endless VaultDigital SunMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2
2027 Trainwatch Harvester Games Microsoft Windows
TBA CropCarbonara GamesMicrosoft Windows

Canceled

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Title Platform(s) Ref.
Project 8 Windows [9][10]

Charity

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The company announced in November 2022 that it would transfer proceeds from one of its most popular releases—This War of Mine—to organizations helping Ukraine rebuild from Russia's invasion.[11]

References

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  1. 1 2 Mitchell, Richard (7 October 2010). "11 bit studios formed by CD Projekt, Metropolis Software vets". AOL. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  2. ↑ "11 Bit Studios". IGN. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  3. ↑ "11 Bit Studios SA, 11B:WSE profile". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "Anomaly Warzone Earth". 11 bit studios. Archived from the original on 7 February 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  5. ↑ "This War of Mine for PC Reviews". Metacritic. December 2014. Archived from the original on 2 November 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  6. ↑ "Humble Store's 11 bit studios Publisher Sale Includes Frostpunk, Moonlighter, and More". TechRaptor.net. 31 January 2019. Archived from the original on 8 April 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  7. ↑ Handrahan, Matthew (7 July 2020). "11 Bit Studios commits $21m to production of seven games". Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  8. ↑ Irwin, Dave (26 October 2024). "Frostpunk 2 release date". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on 4 January 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  9. ↑ Straw, Mike (19 December 2024). "11 BIT STUDIOS CANCELS PROJECT 8, LAYS OFF EMPLOYEES". Insider Gaming. Archived from the original on 19 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  10. ↑ "Frostpunk creators cancel 'Project 8' and lay off staff amid concerns that 'narrative-driven, story-rich games' don't sell" . Rock Paper Shotgun. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  11. ↑ "11 Bit Studios Celebrates This War Of Mine Anniversary With Ukraine Charity Drive". TheGamer. 14 November 2022. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
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