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Wicked Witch

AAA Game Studio
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Founded
2001
Employees
51-200
Offices
1

About Wicked Witch

Wicked Workshop (formerly Wicked Witch Software) is Australia’s largest, most prolific independent game developer, founded in 2001 and based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Now a subsidiary of Keywords Studios (acquired in December 2021), the studio specializes in AAA game co-development, sports simulations, and mobile titles.

Their mission is to continue a mission for excellence on Next Generation Consoles, Mobile, and PC, pushing the boundaries of gaming innovation through technical excellence and a passion for art and design. Services include Game Co-Development, Full SKU Development, LiveOps Development, Technical Art, and Work-for-hire, targeting platforms such as PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 (VR), PC, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile (iOS/Android).

The company has a strong portfolio, including the original IP Catapult King (with over 50 million downloads) and high-profile projects like Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, AFL Evolution 2, Australian Rugby Challenge 4, and the PS4 VR title Jupiter and Mars. Partners include major industry players such as Microsoft, Riot Games, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia, THQ, Eidos, NBC Universal, IBM, and MTV.

More about Wicked Witch

Leadership:

  • Key People: Daniel Visser (Founder), Shayne Ford (Programming Director)
  • Parent Company: Keywords Studios (Acquired in December 2021)

Focus & Specialization:

  • Specialization: AAA game co-development, sports simulations, and mobile titles
  • Services: Game Co-Development, Full SKU Development, LiveOps Development, Technical Art, and Work-for-hire
  • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 (VR), PC, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile (iOS/Android)

Vision:

  • Mission: Continuing a mission for excellence on Next Generation Consoles, Mobile, and PC, pushing the boundaries of gaming innovation through technical excellence and a passion for art and design.

Portfolio (Key Projects):

  • Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (Remaster)
  • Catapult King (Original IP; 50M+ downloads)
  • AFL Evolution 2
  • Australian Rugby Challenge 4
  • Jupiter and Mars (PS4 VR)
  • AFL Mascot Manor & NRL Mascot Mania (Nintendo DS)
  • Space Chimps (PC)
  • Puzzle Wiz
  • Jet Run: City Defender

Partners: Microsoft, Riot Games, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia, THQ, Eidos, NBC Universal, IBM, and MTV.

Notable credits

10 credits
  • Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
  • Catapult King
  • AFL Evolution 2
  • Australian Rugby Challenge 4
  • Jupiter and Mars
  • AFL Mascot Manor
  • NRL Mascot Mania
  • Space Chimps
  • Puzzle Wiz
  • Jet Run: City Defender

Offices

Where Wicked Witch is based

1 location

  • Melbourne office

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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