Star Fort Studios: Premier Game Development & Co-Dev Studio in Ottawa

Scaling Worlds with Games as a Service (GaaS) and AAA Co-Development

Based in the heart of Canada's tech hub, our Ottawa game development studio specializes in high-scale AAA co-development and long-term Games as a Service (GaaS). Since 2019, Star Fort (an Arctic7 studio) has provided end-to-end technical solutions using Unity and Unreal Engine. From complex engineering and systems architecture to monetization strategy and art production, we help global publishers scale their most ambitious projects on PC, Console, and Mobile.

Understanding players and defining core experiences are crucial. Our portfolio, boasting titles like "Dungeoneer!", "Infinity Table", and our teams' collaborations on "FIFA Ultimate Team" and "McDonalds Happy Studio", reflects our commitment to immersive gameplay. Specializing in game design, live services, and monetization, we guide games from conception to enduring success.

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.

Our approach is unwavering, rooted in our foundational beliefs. Every game is a universe we meticulously explore, ensuring every pixel and design decision resonates with our core mantra. It's this relentless pursuit of lasting fun that positions Star Fort as the trusted partner in gaming journeys.

Delve into our expertise and discover why Star Fort is different. Here, fun isn't fleeting—it's nurtured to last a lifetime.

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

Lindsay Blenkhorn Daggitt
Star Fort Studio Head
Toma Feizo Gas
Star Fort Studio Director of Art
Robert Warren
Star Fort Studio Director of Game Design

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.