NetEase has announced the creation of new studio Anchor Point, which will be led by Control lead designer Paul Ehreth, with a focus on creating “action-adventure experiences that take risks and travel deep into uncharted territory”.
Ehreth — who also served as campaign designer on Halo 4 and 5 — will join head of operations Pere Torrent as well as “colleagues with decades of combined experience in the industry” and credits on Halo, Ghost of Tsushima, Red Dead Redemption . 2, and Div.
Anchor Point, which will have offices in Barcelona and Seattle, is currently hiring “up to 100 people across Europe and North America” — with roles including developers, technical artists and designers — on-site, remotely or in a Hybrid capability to work.
There’s little word on what Anchor Point is making for NetEase, but the studio is said to be “dedicated to developing action-adventure games for consoles and PC that push the boundaries of entertainment and add surprise to gameplay.” brings elements of”. There is also talk of an “interconnected world” that will grow beyond games and reach other mediums.
In a statement accompanying today’s news, Ehreth said the studio wanted to “build an adventure that will stay fresh and deliver a unique experience that will surprise and delight people every time they play”.