Harry Krueger launches Cosmic Division: a seed-funded, lean single-player studio out of Finland
Summary
Harry Krueger, Returnal director and 15-year Housemarque veteran, founded Cosmic Division after departing in 2023
The Finland-based studio closed an undisclosed seed round and is courting additional investors
First project is a new single-player IP for PC and consoles with no platform exclusivity announced
"We believe there is always room for games built on timeless values that trust the player and leave a lasting impact"
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Seed closed, additional investors sought - lean model by conviction
Cosmic Division completed an undisclosed seed round and is actively courting more investors
Studio frames itself as a "compact team" built on "lean-and-mean" craftsmanship and sustainable growth
Hiring is underway to build the core team, funded by the seed round
This contrasts directly with the PlayStation-backed scale Krueger operated within at Housemarque
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New single-player IP targets PC and consoles without exclusivity
First game is a new franchise - no live-service component, no platform exclusivity disclosed
"The game will deliver an unapologetically gameplay-first experience and a story with strong emotional resonance"
A formal game announcement is confirmed for a later date with no title or timeline shared
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