adminCosmic Division is a new Helsinki-based game studio founded by Harry Krueger, the former game director of Returnal. The studio plans to work with a small team and focus on thoughtful craft, quick development cycles and sustainable growth rather than expanding for scale.
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Cosmic Division begins work on a new game
The studio’s first project is a new intellectual property planned as a single-player game for PC and console. Cosmic Division describes it as a gameplay-led experience with a story intended to create a strong emotional response.
No release date, specific console platforms, or further gameplay details have been announced. For now, the confirmed information is limited to the project’s single-player format, its planned PC and console availability, and the studio’s broad creative direction. Players looking for concrete details such as genre, setting, or a launch window will need to wait for a later update.
Harry Krueger’s experience at Housemarque
Krueger spent 15 years at Housemarque. He joined the studio in 2009 as a gameplay programmer and contributed to games including Nex Machina and Resogun. Later, he directed Returnal and helped establish the initial direction of Saros before that project entered full production.
He credited his time at Housemarque with helping shape the foundations of his new studio. Krueger said Cosmic Division intends to build on that experience while exploring fresh themes, ideas and talent. He also highlighted the value of making games that respect players and leave a lasting impression.
A small-team approach
Cosmic Division says it will prioritize craftsmanship, fast iteration and sustainable growth over scale. In practical terms, these stated priorities describe the studio’s intended way of working; they do not yet reveal the size of the team, its development schedule or how the game will be funded.
Krueger has also spoken about the importance of working with talented colleagues and creating experiences that connect with players. His comments point to continuity in the studio’s focus on gameplay, alongside an effort to establish a distinct creative identity.
What to watch for next
As development continues, useful details to look out for include the game’s genre, its setting, confirmed platform names and any release timing. Until those are shared, the announcement offers an early outline rather than a full reveal of the project.
For now, Cosmic Division marks a new chapter for Krueger after his long career at Housemarque. Its first game is a single-player new IP for PC and console, and the studio says it will pursue a focused, gameplay-first approach. Further announcements will clarify what that vision means in practice.
