creā-ture Studios

creā-ture Studios is an independent Canadian video game developer based in the Greater Montreal area. Founded in 2014 by Marc-André Houde and Vincent Da Silva, the studio creates original console and PC games with an emphasis on authentic, community-informed experiences and detailed simulation mechanics.

The team first gained broad attention through its 2017 Kickstarter campaign for Session, a skateboarding project built around the studio's proprietary True Stance Stick system. The dual-stick control approach assigns one thumbstick to each foot, aiming to reflect the weight transfer, momentum and trick execution of street skating. Session entered PC Early Access and Xbox Game Preview in 2019 before launching in full as Session: Skate Sim in 2022.

Development approach

The studio works across the full game-production cycle, including concept art, 3D modelling, environment art, gameplay physics, systems design, technical audio integration, quality assurance and live-game updates. Its work spans realistic sports simulation and action-adventure development rather than work-for-hire production.

Its technical pipeline has moved from Unity to Unreal Engine 5, using Lumen dynamic global illumination, Nanite geometry and Niagara visual effects alongside physically based rendering, real-time lighting, character animation and physics-state systems. The team also develops cinematic replay and in-game video-editing features, level blockouts and environments informed by real-world urban architecture.

Current work

creā-ture Studios operates as a hybrid and remote team across Quebec while remaining a wholly owned operating subsidiary of Nacon SA. In 2026, Nacon and the studio announced Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn, a dark-fantasy action-adventure Metroidvania set in the World of Darkness universe and planned for release in 2027.