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Nacon Studio Ghent

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About Nacon Studio Ghent

Nacon Studio Ghent is a Belgian video game developer based in Ghent, specializing in hunting, outdoor life and driving simulations for PC and consoles. Founded in 2007 as Neopica, the studio has developed more than 60 commercial titles across family entertainment, licensed adaptations, racing and outdoor sports. Its work has evolved from handheld and casual releases into mid-tier console and PC simulations.

The studio provides full-cycle game production, combining game design and mechanics programming with 2D and 3D art, animation, vehicle physics and environmental simulation. It also offers porting and localization for external publishers. Its development experience includes Unreal Engine 4, Unreal Engine 5 and Kylotonn’s KT Engine, reflecting the technical requirements of both wildlife and motorsport simulation.

From handheld games to simulation

Early projects included the Pet Vet and Pets Resort 3D games, America’s Next Top Model and the Nintendo 3DS adaptation of Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods. These releases established a catalogue spanning animal care, family games and licensed entertainment before the studio expanded its focus on larger simulation projects.

Hunting Simulator launched in 2017, followed by FIA European Truck Racing Championship in 2019 and Hunting Simulator 2 in 2020. The studio subsequently developed Overpass 2, an off-road driving simulation built with Unreal Engine 5 and released in 2023. Together, these projects illustrate its sustained focus on outdoor environments, specialist vehicles and simulation mechanics.

Continuing development within Nacon

Nacon SA acquired the studio in October 2020, bringing its simulation and racing development capabilities into the publisher’s internal studio network. The company continued operating and adopted the public name Nacon Studio Ghent on November 26, 2024, alongside the announcement of Hunting Simulator 3.

Released on October 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, Hunting Simulator 3 continues the studio’s outdoor simulation work through open-world hunting environments and dynamic wildlife systems.

More about Nacon Studio Ghent

Founders and leadership

  • The studio was founded by Peter Vermeulen, Filip Hautekeete, Gerhard Seiler and Harald Riegler. The current research identifies Vermeulen as Studio Director.
  • Before establishing the studio, Vermeulen and Hautekeete worked at Miracle Designs on racing games including Atari Karts and Merlin Racing.

Wildlife simulation technology

The studio developed its proprietary SimFauna ecosystem system for Hunting Simulator 3. Beyond individual animal behavior, the system models wildlife life cycles, aging and dynamic herd reactions across the game’s Colorado and Texas reserves.

Notable credits

11 credits
  • Hunting Simulator 3
  • Overpass 2
  • Hunting Simulator 2
  • FIA European Truck Racing Championship
  • Hunting Simulator
  • My Vet Practice: Marine Patrol
  • Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods
  • Pets Resort 3D
  • Pet Hospital
  • Pet Inn 3D
  • America's Next Top Model

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Where Nacon Studio Ghent is based

1 location

  • Ghent office

    Headquarters
    Dublinstraat 35/0004, 9000 Gent, BelgiumGhent, Flanders, Belgium

    Primary development studio and registered corporate headquarters.

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