Arctic Game – The Games Industry in Northern Sweden Levels Up and Enters the Next Phase

A Growing Industry in the North
In a short period, the games industry in northern Sweden has seen significant development. From having only a handful of actors, the region now hosts over 70 game studios across Norrbotten and Västerbotten. The joint platform established under the Arctic Game brand has helped put northern Sweden on both the national and international game development map, creating a favourable environment for both established players and new talent.

Shift in Branding
The growth of the industry has created new opportunities and more specialised local needs, meaning that each location will now begin to profile its initiatives more distinctly. Skellefteå, through Skellefteå Science City, will continue to develop and manage the Arctic Game brand. Boden has long built and solidified its position through Boden Game Camp, and in Umeå and Luleå, efforts are underway to clarify and strengthen the cities’ roles in the industry and related sectors.

At the same time, joint collaborative projects continue in close cooperation between the cities, including Game Attraction North, which contributes to further strengthening the regional games industry’s competitiveness.

– The success of Arctic Game has been built through long-term collaborative projects and strong commitment from many actors. Clear local hubs are the next natural step in developing the northern games industry, of course with continued partnerships regionally, nationally, and internationally, says Daniel Wilén, Managing Director of Arctic Game.

Continued Growth and Development
Looking ahead, the games industry in northern Sweden is poised for continued expansion and deeper development.

– We are now seeing initiatives in incubation and acceleration in Skellefteå, Umeå, and Boden, as well as increasingly close collaboration with universities, which will strengthen both talent development and innovation capacity in the region, says Daniel Wilén.

Recent times have also been marked by significant investments in new companies founded by experienced game developers, indicating a long-term positive trajectory for the industry.

For more information
Daniel Wilén
Managing Director, Arctic Game
Phone: +46 70 692 10 79
Email: daniel.wilen@arcticgame.se