Psyonix
Psyonix LLC is an American video game developer based in San Diego. Founded in 2000 by Dave Hagewood, the company is best known for its 2015 game Rocket League. In May 2019, Psyonix was acquired by Epic Games.
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Dave Hagewood |
| Headquarters | , US |
Key people | Dave Hagewood (studio director) |
| Parent | Epic Games (2019–present) |
| Website | psyonix.com |
History Edit
Psyonix was founded in 2000 by Dave Hagewood, after Hagewood had previously developed Internet and multimedia software.[1] Its first game project was codenamed Proteus, but was eventually canceled.[1] In December 2009, Psyonix and its entire team moved from Raleigh, North Carolina, to new offices located close to the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego.[2]
The company released Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars and Monster Madness: Grave Danger in 2008, and continued on other projects including contract work for several big-budget titles.[3] The company then worked on Battle-Cars' successor, Rocket League, which became a commercial success for the company, grossing over US$70 million as of April 2016. The success of Rocket League caused the company to adjust its business models, whereby the company would focus on developing their own original games instead of accepting more contract work.[4]
Psyonix announced in May 2019 that they had been acquired by Epic Games. Psyonix already had a working relationship with Epic from their work on Unreal Tournament games, and anticipated the move would help them to better support Rocket League esports competitions. As a result of the purchase Rocket League was removed from sale on its original distribution service Steam.[5]
Games developed Edit
| Year | Title | Platform(s) | Publisher(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Monster Madness: Grave Danger | PlayStation 3 | SouthPeak Games |
| Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars | PlayStation 3 | Psyonix | |
| 2009 | Whizzle | Windows | |
| 2012 | ARC Squadron | iOS | |
| 2013 | ARC Squadron: Redux | Android, iOS | |
| 2015 | Rocket League | Linux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows | |
| 2021 | Rocket League Sideswipe | Android, iOS | Epic Games |
Canceled Edit
- Proteus
- Vampire Hunter: The Dark Prophecy
- Nosgoth
References Edit
- ^ a b hal (March 24, 2004). "BU Interviews: Psyonix". BeyondUnreal. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ^ Hagewood, Dave (December 17, 2009). "Psyonix, Inc. Moves into New San Diego Office". Gamasutra. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ^ Husemann, Charles (October 23, 2008). "Psyonix Studios Interview". Gaming Nexus. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ^ Makuch, Eddie (April 5, 2016). "Rocket League Dev Has "Exciting" New Games in the Works". GameSpot. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ^ Statt, Nick (May 1, 2019). "Epic buys Rocket League developer Psyonix, will stop selling the game on Steam". The Verge. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
External links Edit
- Official website