Sumo Digital Ltd. is a British video game developer based in Sheffield, England. Founded by four members of the management team of Infogrames Studios, the company employs more than 700 people as of 2018.
Sumo
Sumo Digital Ltd. is a British video game developer headquartered in Sheffield, England. The company is the principal subsidiary of the Sumo Group. It was founded by four members of the Infogrames Studios management team. As of 2018, Sumo employs more than 700 people. Founded in 1998, Sumo’s first game was Diablo III. Since then, the company has grown to include several different franchises and game genres.
Despite its recent success, the studio is working on other projects as well. For example, on the upcoming Hood: Outlaws and Legends, Sumo Pune is collaborating with the Playground Games team. During the development of this game, the two studios cut time from their respective schedules each year to work together and play the game. The constant interaction led to positive relationships and improved gameplay. The development team became stronger over time.
The company’s development team is comprised of former Infogrames Studios Sheffield and Gremlin Interactive employees. The company’s recent acquisition by Tencent has increased its success in the game industry. Previously, the company had a minority stake in the company. Today, Sumo employs over 700 people. The company is known for the development of games for consoles and computers. So, what can you expect from the Sumo team in the future?
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a PlayStation exclusive. Its digital deluxe edition includes the base game, digital soundtrack, avatars, emotes, and more. You can even customize Sackboy’s outfit to represent your favorite PlayStation hero. If you’re looking for a good time with your family, this is the game for you. You can play as a single player or cooperatively with up to three friends.
The PS5 is the best system for Sackboy: A Big Adventure. The next-gen consoles have better graphics and faster loading times. You’ll get the best experience with a PS5. If you’re planning on upgrading to a new PS5, check out the PlayStation Store for PS5 price bundles. Sackboy: A Big Adventure will release on November 12, 2020 in North America, and 19 November in other parts of the world.
The PlayStation 5 version of Sackboy: A Big Adventure will feature online and local co-op. It will also include co-op-only levels. The PlayStation 5 version will take advantage of new PS5 technology, including haptic feedback on the controller, 3D audio, and faster loading times. Compared to its predecessors, Sackboy: A Big Adventure will be a solid, fun platformer that’s sure to keep you entertained for hours.
Hood: Outlaws and Legends
The upcoming Hood: Outlaws and Legends digital video game was developed by Sumo Newcastle and published by Focus Home Interactive. It will be released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, as well as the Xbox One. It will include more than twenty hours of gameplay. If you enjoy playing role-playing games, you’ll love Hood: Outlaws and Legends. You’ll be able to explore the city of Hood, a sprawling metropolis filled with twisted and savage gangs.
The game is set in medieval times, and the PvPvE aspect makes it difficult to make decisions while playing a heist. You may choose to help your own team by working to steal the treasure, or you can sit back and let the other team do the dirty work. However, it’s rewarding to be unpredictable in the game and catch your opponent by surprise. The game’s multiplayer mode is a fun and challenging way to get better at the art of stealth.
The multiplayer mode in Hood: Outlaws and Legends is similar to the Assassin’s Creed Unity multiplayer. Teams of four start on opposite ends of a map, and their objective is to steal a vault key and retrieve the chest. To get there, teams must evade NPC soldiers and guards. The game is based on a classic medieval setting, which is a fun, action-packed experience for gamers.
Unannounced projects
Known for the Sackboy: A Big Adventure series, Sumo Digital is looking for new team members for two upcoming unannounced projects. A 3rd person MP shooter and an open-world AAA action game are among the titles currently in development. Interested candidates should send their resumes to the Sumo Digital Sheffield office. Interested candidates should have prior experience in the game industry.
Some of these projects may be exclusive to one of the companies. However, the studio is currently sustaining the multiplayer game Hood: Outlaws & Legends. One of the recent job listings hints that a sequel to that game is in the works. As of this writing, we’re only aware of seven games. The company does not announce how many clients it is working with. For those who are interested, you can read about other collaborations in the Sumo Digital blog.
Alongside 2K, the studios of Sumo Digital have also begun working together on unannounced projects. As part of the deal, Sumo Digital will produce these games at its studio in Sheffield, alongside Red Kite Games. Red Kite Games, which worked on DiRT 4, Hollowpoint, and God of War III Remastered, will be part of the Sumo Digital team. The studio is currently one of the largest in the United Kingdom, and has offices in India. Two of its previous acquisitions include The Chinese Room and CCP Newcastle.
Careers
If you are passionate about games, then careers in Sumo Digital may be for you. You can work on two exciting new projects, including one in an established AAA open-world action franchise. The studio has previously worked on well-known series like CrackDown and LittleBigPlanet. The new projects are in early stages of development, but you can expect to be working on them for the next few years. You’ll be working on a high-quality game that will be played by millions of people around the world.
As a part of the world’s leading creative development company, you’ll have the opportunity to work on AAA franchises and genre-defining titles. The Sumo Group is an industry leader, employing over 1000 talented people at 15 studios in the UK, Poland and North America. The company has been ranked as one of the Best Large Companies to Work For and consistently receives industry-leading awards. Despite its rapid growth, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to an environment that is rewarding and fun.
New studio in Warrington
The developer of indie and AAA video games has announced the opening of its latest studio in Cheshire. The new studio, known as Sumo Warrington, is situated in a modern, accessible office complex on the outskirts of Warrington Town Centre. In addition to its modern office space, the site is just a short drive from the great outdoors, which can be a real bonus for those who work in or around the town. Founded in 2003, Sumo Digital is now one of the largest game developers in the UK and has studios in Manchester, Sheffield, and Oxford. Its flagship franchise, the Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing series, is also developed here.
The Warrington studio is part of the Sumo Digital family, which offers dependable technical excellence to the world’s leading publishers and developers. The Warrington studio’s expanding team includes talented engineers, including many who have worked on some of the biggest games of all time, including Crackdown 3. The Warrington studio is particularly exciting, as it will be able to provide the company with the most up-to-date technology solutions to meet its clients’ growing demands.
Working with Playground Games
Sumo Digital has been working with Playground Games for seven years and has expanded its presence in the country by announcing a new studio in Pune and the launch of a studio in Bangalore in 2022. Its new game, Forza Horizon 5, is currently available on Xbox One, PC, and xCloud. The studio is looking for game developers across a variety of disciplines. Here are some examples of recent projects:
Another recent project that the studio is working on is the Forza Horizon series. The two studios have partnered on several games for the series, but it is not clear what they are working on. Currently, Sumo Digital has 21 works-in-progress on 12 different clients. This is a rather large number, and the studio has not disclosed the publishers with which it’s partnering. If this partnership is truly in the works, it will be exciting to see what comes of it.