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2K has opened a new in-house development studio called Cloud Chamber to work on the next entry in the BioShock franchise.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

December 9, 2019

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2K has opened a new in-house development studio called Cloud Chamber to work on the next entry in the BioShock franchise. The studio has reportedly been operating in secret for the past 18 months, although today is the first time we're hearing about it in an official capacity.

Sharing more details about Cloud Chamber, 2K explained it will operate from offices in San Francisco and Montreal, the latter of which will become the U.S. developer-publisher's first Canadian studio.

Industry veteran Kelley Gilmore will oversee Cloud Chamber as global studio head, having spent over 20 years working in games as an executive producer, marketing director, and PR manager on titles like XCOM and Sid Meier’s Civilization

Gilmore will be assisted by Trapdoor founder and former Zynga general manager Ken Schachter, who’s been named studio manager of the Montreal office. 

"Our team believes in the beauty and strength of diversity, in both the makeup of the studio and the nature of its thinking," commented Gilmore in a press release.

We are a deeply experienced group of game makers, including many responsible for BioShock’s principal creation, advancement and longstanding notoriety, and honored to be part of the 2K family as stewards of this iconic franchise."

Although the news confirms a new BioShock title is on the way, 2K also tempered expectations by explaining the project will be in development for "several years."

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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