Artix Entertainment

Artix Entertainment is an independent video game developer and publisher founded in October 2002. Based in Lutz, Florida, the studio creates fantasy role-playing games and online multiplayer worlds for desktop, web and mobile platforms. Its work combines humorous storytelling, handcrafted visual art and long-running live-service development, with weekly episodic updates forming a central part of its relationship with players.

The company first established its audience through browser games built with Adobe Flash. Its early releases included AdventureQuest, a single-player fantasy RPG released in 2002; DragonFable, a turn-based fantasy adventure released in 2006; and MechQuest, a science-fiction combat RPG released in 2007. In October 2008, it launched AdventureQuest Worlds, a real-time 2D MMORPG that became a flagship title in its catalog.

Maintaining and expanding persistent worlds

Following the retirement of Adobe Flash Player, Artix preserved access to its legacy games through the proprietary Artix Games Launcher for desktop platforms. This enabled games including AdventureQuest Worlds, DragonFable and EpicDuel to continue operating as live services. Artix acquired EpicDuel in December 2009 and integrated the game and its founding team into the main studio.

The company also develops games using Unity. AdventureQuest 3D supports shared progression across PC, Mac, iOS and Android, extending its online fantasy worlds beyond the browser. As of October 2026, the studio is developing AdventureQuest Worlds: Infinity, a ground-up Unity reimagining of its established multiplayer game designed to run at 60 frames per second.

Its broader catalog includes mobile puzzle and action games, alongside the retro-inspired AdventureQuest 8-Bit: Dungeons & DoomKnights, released in 2024 for NES, Steam and Nintendo Switch. Across these projects, Artix combines game design and development with direct digital publishing, community events and ongoing live operations. The privately held company describes its business as self-funded and player-supported, maintaining independence from traditional publisher and venture backing.