Expression Games

Expression Games is an independent UK video game development studio founded in 2022. Based in Manchester, it develops PC and console games and works with external development and publishing partners on AAA productions. Its work spans full-cycle development, co-development engineering and ongoing support for released games.

The studio was formed by developers with backgrounds at Sony PlayStation and Fabrik Games. It initially operated as a fully remote team, building its business through collaborative development before expanding into projects developed entirely in-house. Its capabilities include technical direction, engine architecture, gameplay systems, game AI and scalable asset pipelines, with particular expertise in Unreal Engine 5 and C++.

Game development and collaborations

In April 2023, Expression Games partnered with Team17 on the continuing development of Hell Let Loose. Its contribution includes ongoing development and major content updates for the tactical World War II multiplayer shooter, working alongside Team17 and Cover 6 Studios.

The studio subsequently developed Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, its first title built entirely in-house from the ground up. Published by Team17, the game launched in August 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Expression Games has also collaborated with Fuse Games on Star Wars Galactic Racer, adding another co-development production to its portfolio.

Its production services cover concept development, pre-production, production, launch and live operations. Alongside engineering and content creation for partner projects, the company provides technology consultancy and technical direction.

In October 2026, Expression Games established its first physical creative and development hub in Manchester's Northern Quarter. The opening added a shared working base to its distributed operations, supporting the company's continued development of its own games and its work with external production partners.