A7 Austin

Scalable Game Engineering & Creative Solutions from Austin's Top Veterans

Arctic7 Austin is a premier game development partner specializing in full-cycle production, co-development, and technical engineering. Leveraging Unreal Engine 5 and Unity, our Austin-based veterans help global publishers scale their AAA pipelines and bring ambitious IPs to life.

Though our expertise spans a broad array of genres, our heart lies with fighting and adventure RPG games. This passion drives our work, leading us to create games that captivate and resonate. Our mastery over tools such as UE5 and Unity, combined with select proprietary engines, has been central to the creation of landmark titles, including "Ghostbusters" and "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2."

Technical Excellence in Ottawa
Our Ottawa-based team provides specialized services designed to bridge the gap between concept and live-ops success:
Full-Cycle Engineering: Specialized in C++ and C# for robust game architecture.
Live-Ops & Monetization: Optimizing player retention and economy design for long-term growth.
Cross-Platform Porting: Seamlessly migrating titles across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Mobile.
AAA Support: Collaborative workflows that integrate directly into your internal production pipelines.

While our Austin team focuses on core engineering and RPG development, we work in tandem with our global network to provide a full spectrum of game development services. From initial concepting to live-ops, we ensure your IP is supported at every stage of the lifecycle.

As a part of a larger creative ecosystem, A7 Austin leverages Arctic7’s unique transmedia strategy and storytelling capabilities. We don't just build games; we help expand your universe into film, TV, and immersive media platforms.

Our European hubs are purpose-built to support complex production needs:
1. Co-Development & Engineering: Specializing in C++, Unreal Engine 5, and Unity for seamless pipeline integration.
2. Environment & Character Art: High-fidelity asset creation designed for next-gen performance.
3. Full-Cycle Production: Moving from concept to gold-master with a focus on European market compliance and quality standards.

A significant milestone for our Austin studio is the active development of our first Proprietary IP, "Dawn of Fire." This ambitious project, already funded, embodies the collective spirit and talent of all our studios. Every discipline, and every studio contributes to breathing life into this magnum opus, showcasing the collaborative might of A7.

The true essence of A7 Austin, however, is captured not just by the games we produce but the bonds that underpin them. Our team's collaboration stretches back to 2016, fortifying over seven years of shared experiences and memories. With each project, we don't just craft games; we weave narratives of passion, precision, and partnership.

OUR EXPERIENCE

Star Fort's technical expertise is just one part of the Arctic7 ecosystem. To see how our Ottawa team integrates with our global narrative and cinematic capabilities, explore our full suite of transmedia game development services.
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Leadership

Dan Borth
A7 Austin Studio Head
Kris Taylor
A7 Austin Art Director
Martin Taramasco
A7 Austin Studio Director of Production
Joel Manners
A7 Austin Studio Director of Production
Audrey Franklin
A7 Austin People & Culture Manager

Let's bring your world to life.

Whether you’re building a new franchise or evolving an existing one, Arctic7 helps you craft connected experiences across games, film, and digital. Let’s talk about your vision – and how to bring it to life.