Eidos-Montréal
Eidos-Montréal is a Canadian video game developer based in Montreal. The studio is owned by Square Enix Europe (formerly Eidos Interactive), a subsidiary of Square Enix.
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Industry | Video games |
Founded | 26 November 2007 |
Founder | Stéphane D'Astous |
Headquarters | , Canada |
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Number of employees | 500 (2018) |
Parent | Square Enix Europe |
Website | eidosmontreal.com |
History
Eidos-Montréal was founded under Eidos Interactive (later renamed Square Enix Europe) with general manager Stéphane D'Astous; the studio formally opened on 26 November 2007.[1] According to D'Astous, unlike other video game development studios, Eidos-Montréal's development cycle as characterized by smaller teams (totalling to 350) working over a longer period.[2]
The same year as its founding, the studio announced its first project: the third installment of the Deus Ex series, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, which was released in 2011.[3] In 2009, the studio announced its second project, the fourth installment of the Thief series.[4]
On 4 March 2014, Square Enix announced that 27 employees were laid off from Eidos-Montréal.[5] Stéphane D'Astous resigned from Eidos Montréal on 19 July 2013, citing irreconcilable differences with parent company Square Enix.[6]
On January 26, 2017, Eidos-Montréal announced a partnership with Marvel Entertainment to create multiple video games based on the Avengers franchise.[7] As of May 2018, the studio has over 500 employees.[8]
Eidos-Montréal and Square Enix announced a new research and development studio, Eidos-Sherbrooke, in June 2020, which will initially operate remotely by the end of 2020 and will move to a permanent location in southern Quebec in 2021. It will be led by Julien Bouvrais with initially 20 staff with plans to grow to 100. Eidos-Sherbrooke was envisioned to take advantage of the nearby Université de Sherbrooke and Bishop's University and bring in new computing technology from these schools into their games.[9]
Games developed
Year | Title | Platform(s) |
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2011 | Deus Ex: Human Revolution | Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360 |
2013 | Tomb Raider (development support) | Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One |
2014 | Thief | Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One |
2015 | Rise of the Tomb Raider (development support) | Microsoft Windows, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One |
2016 | Deus Ex: Mankind Divided | Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
2017 | Deus Ex: Breach | Microsoft Windows |
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – VR Experience | ||
2018 | Shadow of the Tomb Raider | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
2020 | Marvel's Avengers | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X |
References
- French, Michael (26 November 2007). "Eidos Montreal officially opens". Develop. NewBay Media. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
- Dobson, Jason (19 February 2007). "Q&A: Stephane D'Astous On Eidos Montreal's Next-Gen Plans". Gamasutra. UBM TechWeb. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
- Develop (30 November 2007). "Q&A: Stephane D'Astous, Eidos Montreal". Develop. NewBay Media. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
- Crecente, Brian (11 May 2009). "Thief 4: It's Official". Kotaku. Gizmodo Media Group. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
- Schreier, Jason (4 March 2014). "Big Layoffs At Thief Developer Eidos Montreal". Kotaku. Gizmodo Media Group. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
- Ray Corriea, Alexa (23 July 2013). "Eidos Montreal GM resigns, cites 'lack of courage' at Square Enix". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
- Frank, Allegra (26 January 2017). "Square Enix teams up with Marvel for The Avengers project". Polygon. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- Dring, Christopher (11 May 2018). "Square Enix teams up with Marvel for The Avengers project". Gamesindustry.biz. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- Dealessandri, Marie (16 June 2020). "Square Enix announces new Eidos-Sherbrooke studio". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 16 June 2020.