Chinese company NetEase has announced “T-Minus Zero Entertainment,” a new AAA studio based in Austin, Texas, and is comprised of industry vets, and is spearheaded by Rich Vogel (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Ultimate Online).

In the press release, it mentions that T-Minus Entertainment will be working on  “a brand new original IP,” and will be a third-person online multiplayer action game set in a sci-fi universe. According to NetEase, the studio has a “remote-first” approach, and has several roles open and is actively seeking game devs.

Here’s a quote from studio head Rich Vogel on T-Minus Zero Entertainment’s launch:

“Our studio’s mission is to create epic, immersive worlds where players from around the globe can play together, forming vibrant and passionate communities. The team at NetEase Games shares our vision to create memorable and meaningful experiences, and they have made it a priority to provide the support and creative freedom to allow us to make our dream a reality.”

You can check out the studio’s new website for more info, or follow them on social platforms: Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

Once we know more about the studio’s new game, we’ll let our readers know.