The cluster of Arctic Game is working to create a strategic platform for the game industry in northern Sweden; with business development, investment support, game educations and events to build a strong games community. We are creating an opportunity for studios to grow and give individuals the chance to enter the industry.
Since 2016, a regional investment in the gaming industry – funded by the municipalities of Umeå, Skellefteå, Piteå, Luleå and Boden
– has been underway in northern Sweden. Skellefteå Science City is tasked with driving this initiative, with financial support from the municipalities, local regions and several projects.
In this area there are about 75 game companies and studios, about 500 professionals working in this industry and 16 game educations at university and higher vocational educations.
FOUNDED IN 2015
FIVE MUNICIPALITIES WORKING TOGETHER
ONE BRAND TO GATHER ALL PROJECTS
1000 STUDENTS studying at a game education in our region
100 GAME COMPANIES in our region
10 GAME SUCCESES at any of the game companies in our region
1 REGION we all call Arctic Game
In Jörn, the lamp of diligence shines brightly as the game studio Cold Sector works on their upcoming game release - 'An Island Away.' A game in the Relaxing Adventure Game category, a genre that may seem fitting in an increasingly stressed society.
Ingrid Fridesjö, founder of the Luleå-based game studio Blamorama Games, announces the upcoming launch of their first IP title, 'Bumi: Next stop Earth!' A mobile game that not only entertains but also inspires sustainability and environmental awareness.
FCV Sverige is celebrating five years and faces a busy period with groundbreaking initiatives for inclusion and gender equality within the games industry. The studio is based in both Luleå and Boden and has years of experience in guidance, coaching, education, and labor market efforts with a special focus on cultural, creative, and digital industries.