Relentless Studios
FormerlyAmazon Game Studios Seattle (2016–2019)
TypeDivision
IndustryVideo games
Founded2016
Headquarters,
US
Key people
Louis Castle (CEO)
ProductsDragon's Lair (2018)
The Grand Tour Game (2019)
Crucible (2020)
ParentAmazon Games (2016–present)

Relentless Studios (formerly Amazon Game Studios Seattle) is an American video game developer that is based in Seattle, Washington. The company is led by Louis Castle, most known for being the co-founder of development Westwood Studios. The studio is one of four game main development divisions under Amazon Games. The other three are based in San Diego, California, Orange County, California, and Montreal, Quebec.[1][2][3][4] The studio is most known for releasing the PC title Crucible in May 2020.[5][6][7] The game would remain in active service until it was closed in November of the same year.[8]

Games

Year Title Developers Platforms Additional notes
2018 Dragon's Lair Amazon Game Studios Seattle Twitch Extension
2019 The Grand Tour Game Amazon Game Studios Seattle

Heavy Iron Studios

PlayStation 4, Xbox One
2020 Crucible Relentless Studios Windows
2021 New World Amazon Games Orange County Windows Co-developed

References

  1. "Amazon hires John Smedley to lead new San Diego studio". GamesIndustry.biz. 15 February 2017. Archived from the original on 2020-04-08. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  2. McWhertor, Michael (2017-02-15). "Amazon opens new game studio led by EverQuest creator John Smedley". Polygon. Archived from the original on 2020-07-25. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  3. "Amazon Game Studios unveils three PC games - Breakaway, Crucible, New World". VG247. 2016-09-30. Archived from the original on 2020-05-20. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  4. "Amazon Games opens Montreal studio". GamesIndustry.biz. 23 March 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  5. "'Crucible' proves that Amazon is finally serious about video games". Engadget. Archived from the original on 2020-05-19. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  6. Statt, Nick (2020-05-05). "Amazon's Crucible is a free-to-play multiplayer game launching May 20th". The Verge. Archived from the original on 2020-05-27. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  7. Chalk, Andy (2020-05-20). "Amazon's free-to-play PvP shooter Crucible is now live on Steam". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 2020-05-28. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  8. Kain, Erik. "Amazon's 'Crucible' Is Officially Dead". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2021-02-06. Retrieved 2021-06-24.


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