Team17 Digital has officially announced a magical new collaboration with the German indie studio Spellgarden Games. This partnership will see Team17 Digital publish a new intellectual property (IP) developed by Spellgarden Games, a studio celebrated for their charming shop management game, Sticky Business.
Ann Hurley, General Manager of Team17 Digital, expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We’re delighted to finally reveal this team-up and look forward to bringing the developer’s new IP to Gamescom. We believe fans of Spellgarden Games and the genres they excel in will be excited when they find out what this game is all about.”
Kathrin Radtke, Programmer and Co-founder of Spellgarden Games added: “We’re thrilled to partner with Team17 to bring our next game to life. We can’t wait to tell you all about it soon. Expect magical things to happen!”
Spellgarden Games, based in Ludwigsburg, Germany, is an indie game studio founded by a group of developers who had previously collaborated on various indie projects. In 2022, they combined their talents to create their own studio, with a mission to develop cozy games that ignite creativity in players. Their first release, Sticky Business, was a delightful success, showcasing their knack for crafting engaging and adorable game experiences.
Team17 Digital, founded in 1990, is a renowned developer, video game label, and creative partner for developers worldwide. As part of Team17 Group plc, which went public on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital boasts an impressive portfolio of over 140 titles. The company embodies the spirit of independent gaming, supporting innovative and award-winning projects.
Team17 Digital’s portfolio includes multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands such as Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise. Additionally, their games label partner titles feature acclaimed games like Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and the Overcooked! franchise.
This partnership with Spellgarden Games highlights Team17 Digital’s commitment to nurturing creative talent and bringing unique, engaging games to a global audience. Fans of both studios can look forward to more details about this exciting new IP at Gamescom and can expect a game filled with the magical charm and creativity that Spellgarden Games is known for.
