The thriving games ecosystem in northern Sweden

Skellefteå-based indie studio Polysoup Interactive has achieved significant success with their debut title, Put The Sausage In The Bun—a quirky, physics-based game that has captured the attention of streamers across South Korea, the US, Canada, and Europe.

In times of change, Skellefteå stands out as a creative force with a long history of innovation. From the founding of Nordiska Scenografiskolan in 1987 to the nationally recognized programs at Luleå University of Technology, Visual Magic, and Futuregames, the region has long nurtured talent that now shapes the global games, film, and VFX industries.

Nearly 30 participants from across Sweden gathered in Skellefteå for two intensive days focused on motion capture technology – a field that’s becoming increasingly important in film, games, and performing arts. Among the participants were dancers, actors, film producers, directors, technicians, and animators, who together explored everything from production and performance to technical setup.