Sedleo

Sedleo is an independent Italian video game development studio focused on original, narrative-driven 3D action-adventure games for PC and consoles. Its work combines cinematic storytelling, historical settings and close-quarters combat. The company traces its origins to Calabria and developed its creative base in Tuscany, bringing together an international team and specialist collaborators across Europe.

The studio's debut release, 1348 Ex Voto, is a third-person action-adventure set in rural medieval Italy during the Black Death. It follows Aeta, a knight-errant undertaking a dangerous journey to rescue her companion Bianca. Italian history and dark chivalric fiction shape the game's setting, characters and atmosphere, while Historical European Martial Arts inform its sword combat.

Original games and historical worlds

Sedleo develops its own intellectual property, handling internal production and design rather than operating as a commercial outsourcing agency. Its approach brings together detailed environments, performance-led characters and action systems within a focused narrative experience. The studio has cited cinematic games such as Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice and The Last of Us as creative reference points for its debut.

The production of 1348 Ex Voto involved approximately four years of pre-production and active development. An early proof-of-concept presentation at IIDEA's First Playable event helped the studio secure a worldwide publishing partnership with Dear Villagers. The game launched on March 12, 2026, for Windows PC and PlayStation 5, establishing Sedleo's first commercial release under its own identity.

Continuing development

Following launch, Sedleo continued maintaining the game and responding to player feedback. Its subsequent updates addressed combat responsiveness, camera targeting, controls and narrative structure, including substantial changes in Version 1.50. This ongoing work forms part of the studio's continued support for its debut title.

As of November 2026, Sedleo remains active, with its development activity centered in Tuscany. Its company portfolio is distinct from the earlier projects completed by individual team members and contractors at other employers.