A new subsidiary studio is being opened by Dontnod Entertainment, the French game developer best known for Remember Me, Life is Strange, and most recently Tell Me Why. Dontnod's primary studio will remain in Paris, while its new studio will open in Montreal, Quebec in Canada. As for the direction of the studio, it's being helmed and staffed by many of the developers behind Life is Strange. And better yet, they already have a new project in mind.
The new Dontnod studio's Studio Executive Producer will be Luc Baghadoust, who produced the Life is Strange titles. Baghadoust is joined by Michael Koch, director on the Life is Strange titles, as the studio's Creative Director. Other members of the Life is Strange team are also said to be a part of the studio. Baghadoust says that he's lived in and fell in love with Montreal since the end of Life is Strange 2. He believes that "Montreal's energy and creativity are palpable" and sees it as an honor for Dontnod to become a part of the scene.
With that in mind, Baghadoust says the new wing of Dontnod is already hard at work. Baghadoust tells of a "genesis" of new characters and plots that he hopes "will speak and touch many players around the world." The team's experiences with Dontnod's previous projects will directly influence and empower what's coming next. And with that in mind, Dontnod confirms that the new Montreal studio will be working on a new narrative game set in a new IP.
Those who appreciate Dontnod's narrative games, whether it's Life is Strange, Tell Me Why, The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, and so on, can trust there are great things to come. Dontnod's new studio opening is a promise to continue to deliver such narrative experiences going forward. Expect to near more information about Dontnod Montreal's new game as the studio is able to share.