Jumpship Reborn: A New Chapter for the Indie Gaming Studio
In an unexpected turn of events, Dino Patti has regained ownership of Jumpship, the indie game studio he co-founded in 2017. This follows a tumultuous history that began when he sold the company to Thunderful in 2022, only for it to shut down operations in November 2024.
Investments and Future Directions
Patti discussed his plans during a chat with GamesBeat, sharing that he has also invested in Sad Owl Studios—the creative force behind the acclaimed independent title Viewfinder.
The origins of Jumpship lie in its development of Somerville, which was launched by Thunderful after their acquisition. Following this release, Chris Olsen left Jumpship, leaving Patti at the helm. However, Thunderful faced layoffs and eventually dissolved Jumpship late last year.
Patti is now poised to breathe new life into Jumpship as well as hold shares within Sad Owl Studios while developing what he describes as an innovative and unforeseen direction — details currently shrouded in confidentiality.
A dark emotional atmosphere characterized Somerville.
A Landscape Shift? Insights from Patti
This unfolding narrative is not entirely surprising given recent upheavals across the gaming industry over the past two years. “These developments reflect much larger patterns,” noted Patti. “Our aim at Jumpship remains rooted in advancing emotional depth and storytelling while innovating within gaming.” He envisions steering his company toward fresh horizons without losing sight of its foundational mission.
Patti hinted at significant changes brewing within the broader gaming publishing landscape: “Currently, I see a lot that’s outdated; our industry needs fundamental change to support outstanding developers—and most importantly—the players,” he stated passionately.
He elaborated further on his vision: “This isn’t solely a business maneuver; it’s about rekindling that initial spark which inspired Jumpship and propelling it toward new heights.”
Dino Patti discusses future plans post-acquisition.
An Evolving Strategy with Sad Owl Studios
Patti expressed excitement regarding his investment in Sad Owl Studios during their ongoing growth phase following their successful release of Viewfinder. He praised them highly: “Sad Owl boasts an exceptional team responsible for creating multiple award-winning titles — I eagerly anticipate revealing our collaborative projects,” said Patti enthusiastically.
With recent restructuring at Thunderful facilitating Pattii’s reacquisition of Somerville—though devoid initially due to prior layoffs—he mentioned exploring various ideas rooted deeply in principles established during Somerville’s production process. “What we are conceptualizing aims not only for rejuvenation but extends across wider industry practices.” His perspective on current publisher models indicates room for vital disruption aimed particularly at enhancing developer value while mitigating excessive revenue cuts often taken by publishers which can exceed 50% on challenging contracts.
A snapshot from Viewfinder’s captivating universe developed by Matt Stark and Robot Teddy (now’Sad Owl Studios).
Sustainable Growth Ahead?
Patti discussed workforce rebuilding strategies hesitantly while taking care to leave specifics ambiguous. Despite uncertainty around hiring numbers post-acquisition , there exists determination: “The revitalization concept will include bringing back essential creatives where possible; expect ideally one or more familiar faces soon,” informed him.
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