About Arctic Game
Arctic Game is a games cluster with the objective to create and nurture an ecosystem for the games industry in northern Sweden.
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Started
2015
Municipalities
4
Game companies
70+
Game educations
14
Northern Sweden’s thriving games ecosystem
Arctic Game is Northern Sweden’s thriving games ecosystem. 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 a regional games cluster managed by Skellefteå Science City and a collaborative initiative between the municipalities of Umeå, Skellefteå, Luleå, and Boden. The cluster focuses on building a strategic platform for the games industry in Northern Sweden.
Funding
Arctic Game is supported by a collaborative funding model, drawing from contributions from its key partners – the municipalities of Skellefteå, Luleå, Umeå, and Boden.
This model ensures the resources necessary to strengthen the games industry in northern Sweden, providing opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration across municipalities and international networks.
The cluster – Arctic Game
Arctic Game brings together the municipalities of Umeå, Skellefteå, Luleå, and Boden to support and grow the games industry in northern Sweden. By combining resources and expertise, we’re building a strong foundation for studios, developers, and creatives to collaborate, innovate, and succeed.
Arctic Game has local project managers in each municipality, dedicated to boosting the games industry in their specific city. They work with the unique opportunities and conditions that each location offers.
Municipalities
Latest news
Arctic Game
21 Feb 2025
Arctic Game joins the Sustainable Games Alliance – Daniel Wilén elected to the board
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Arctic Game is proud to announce our membership in the Sustainable Games Alliance (SGA), a non-profit initiative dedicated to understanding and reducing the environmental impact of the global games industry. As part of this commitment, our Managing Director, Daniel Wilén, has been elected as one of the five board members of SGA.
Arctic Game
18 Dec 2024
Arctic Game – 2024 in Review
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As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on an exciting and impactful year for Arctic Game. From global events to local initiatives, this year showcased the strength and innovation of northern Sweden’s games industry. Here’s a look back at some key highlights:
Intersective Game
18 Dec 2024
Testbed from Skellefteå enables innovative artwork during Nobel Week Light
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Thanks to Skellefteå’s motion capture testbed, the Stockholm-based company Smash Studio was able to develop a unique artwork for Sweden’s largest light festival, Nobel Week Lights. The piece, which blends advanced technology, dance, and poetry, marks a significant milestone for the Intersective Game project and highlights the testbed’s potential as a national platform for innovation and creativity.