About Arctic Game
Arctic Game is an ecosystem for the games industry in northern Sweden.
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2015
Started
Arctic Game
We connect studios, developers, and innovators with the tools and support they need to succeed. From game development to cutting-edge technology, we’re shaping the future of interactive entertainment right here in the North.
Whether you’re an indie studio looking for collaboration, an entrepreneur diving into cutting-edge technology, or simply passionate about the industry, Arctic Game is your gateway to growth, innovation, and a dynamic community.
About us
Arctic Game is an ecosystem led by Skellefteå Science City, driving collaborative projects with partners to strengthen the games industry both regionally and internationally.
Funding
Latest news
Intersective Game
11 Sep 2025
Motion Capture Behind Gamescom Winner Hela
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At this year’s Gamescom in Cologne, Hela, the upcoming co-op title from Umeå-based Windup Games, took home two prestigious awards: Most Entertaining and Most Wholesome. Alongside Windup Games’ award winning adventure, Skellefteå’s motion capture testbed played a small but important role.
Press release
09 Sep 2025
Arctic Game – The Games Industry in Northern Sweden Levels Up and Enters the Next Phase
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Arctic Game is entering a new phase of development, and the games industry in northern Sweden is being strengthened through local hubs and continued collaboration.
Intersective Game
27 Aug 2025
The creative potential of motion capture showcased at Valkyrie JamÂ
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Since 2018, participants from around the world have traveled to Boden to take part in Valkyrie Jam. Over ten intensive days, eleven experienced women and non-binary game developers gathered to create games, sharpen their skills, and explore new game technologies – with a special focus on motion capture.