Gearbox Entertainment Announces Formation of Gearbox Studio Montréal

Borderlands creators Gearbox Entertainment Company officially announced the formation of a brand-new studio in Quebec, aptly called Gearbox Studio Montréal. This venture is a huge financial undertaking for Gearbox, as the company is expected to pour a CAD $200 million investment into the province of Quebec. It will also be Gearbox’s second major expansion in the last six years, with the company adding 250 tech-sector jobs to Montréal and bringing their total workforce number to 850 employees.

Gearbox founder Randy Pitchford had this to say on Gearbox Studio Montréal’s formation:

“The Gearbox Entertainment Company is ambitiously looking both internationally and domestically to grow our creative engine and meet the incredible demand our customers have for talent-crafted experiences with our intellectual property. Following our successful experience establishing Gearbox Studio Quebec, our investment in a new studio in Montreal creates an exciting new prospect for Montreal-based talent – whether they wish to work on existing Gearbox franchises, or help with the creation of new, original ideas. With Sébastien and Pierre-André’s leadership, I know the incredible local game development community will welcome Gearbox Studio Montreal and its balance between major studio muscle and local team culture as a needed addition to the city.”

It is unknown yet as to what projects will Gearbox Studio Montréal be undertaking, whether it’s a brand-new IP or something to continue the company’s highly successful Borderlands series. You can check out developments on the new studio here.

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