Exient

Exient is a British independent video game developer and publisher with operations in the United Kingdom and Malta. Founded in Oxford in 2000, the company develops free-to-play mobile games and adapts established entertainment properties for new platforms and audiences. Its work spans handheld consoles, mobile devices, PC, console and virtual reality, combining development, publishing and ongoing live operations.

The studio built its early reputation through handheld adaptations of major sports and action franchises. Working with publishers including Electronic Arts, Activision and Codemasters, it brought properties such as FIFA, Madden NFL, Need for Speed and Tiger Woods PGA Tour to portable systems. These projects covered platforms including Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable, establishing cross-platform adaptation as a central part of the company's work.

Mobile development and publishing

Exient subsequently expanded its mobile portfolio through collaborations with entertainment and games companies. It developed Angry Birds Go! and Angry Birds Transformers for Rovio, and worked with BBC Worldwide on Dancing With The Stars, also known as Strictly Come Dancing: The Official Game. Its partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment includes the mobile Lemmings game and the 2023 runner Ultimate Sackboy.

During 2019 and 2020, the company shifted toward mobile publishing built around enduring franchises and heritage intellectual property. It consolidated its internal publishing labels under Exient Publishing in 2020, bringing its self-published games under a unified identity.

Lemmings became a central live-service title in this model. Exient supports it through recurring content, seasonal events and ongoing operations, with updates continuing through late 2026. The company's capabilities encompass full-cycle development, co-development, porting, distribution, event management and monetization design.

Exient's development footprint has also evolved from its earlier UK studio network toward a combination of remote and hybrid UK working and a physical studio in Malta. Across this structure, the business continues to focus on adapting recognizable intellectual property for mobile and casual audiences while maintaining its broader experience in multi-platform game production.