Method Games

Method Games is the games, real-time interactive, and game cinematics division of Method Studios. It produces cinematic trailers, in-game assets, animation, and immersive experiences for game publishers, combining visual effects production with real-time development.

The division's work spans cinematic development, game co-development, outsourcing support, pre-visualization, and look development. Its animation capabilities include facial and body motion capture processing, rigging, and in-engine implementation. Alongside console, PC, and mobile game projects, its reported markets include interactive entertainment, virtual production, and advertising.

Real-time production

Method Games uses Unreal Engine 5 for cinematic and interactive production. Its services connect asset creation, animation, and visual effects within real-time workflows, supporting both promotional content and game production. The team's work includes the State of Decay 3 announcement trailer shown at the Xbox Games Showcase in 2024. Other reported projects include trailers and commercials for Fallout 76, Game of War, and Evony: The King's Return, alongside work on Justice League VR.

Studio background

Method Studios was founded in Los Angeles in 1998. Its games business expanded during 2017–2018, with Method Games developing as a dedicated production division rather than a separately documented founding company. Following the 2020 acquisition of Method Studios and Company 3 by Framestore, the report describes Method's operations as integrated with Company 3 Studios Inc. The games team works within this wider production network, with Vancouver identified as its primary real-time production hub.