While we already know that Criterion and DICE LA are helping DICE Sweden in developing Battlefield 2042, a studio re-brand has also been launched while the studios are working on the shooter. EA has announced that DICE LA is now officially called “Ripple Effect Studios.”
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Respawn Entertainment founder and boss Vince Zampella is still head honcho in the studio, though there’s also another boss in Christian Grass, GM of Ripple Effect Studios.
Here’s the letter posted on the studio’s official site:
The smallest idea can change the world.
At Ripple Effect Studios™, we believe that true transformation in the game industry begins with small moments, like an enlightening conversation in a hallway or a prototype yielding unexpected results.
Our ambition is to become a studio that excels at everything — not just making games but also the process of how we make them. We want to reach a super level of quality in everything we do, no matter how big or small. This philosophy applies to everything, from constantly refining our development process, to cultivating a positive company culture and growing a thriving community.
“We’re so proud of our work as DICE LA and the DICE team will forever be a part of our DNA, but over the past eight years, we’ve developed our own culture and our own way of doing things,” says Christian Grass, GM of Ripple Effect Studios. “We’re excited to look towards the future, expand the team and establish our own identity.”
In addition to overseeing Respawn Entertainment, Respawn founder Vince Zampella is also managing Ripple Effect. Together he and Christian are focused on bringing in an influx of talented developers, artists, and engineers to make our vision a reality. “The talent here has a great track record of producing high-quality titles, and the studio’s set to make even more incredible games in the future,” says Zampella. “With an amazing new campus coming to Los Angeles and remote positions available, now is a great time to consider joining us.”
In case you’re looking to join the studio, head on to the Careers page to see what positions are open.