Overview
Fishlabs develops cross‑platform video games, evolving from mobile 3D titles to AAA console and PC development, co‑development, and porting under Plaion. They build and adapt games to run on multiple platforms by porting code, assets, and gameplay systems and by collaborating with other studios to bring titles to new hardware generations. They differ from many studios by offering a combination of in‑house AAA development plus extensive porting and cross‑platform services within Plaion, including remastering and support for established franchises. Their goal is to deliver high‑quality gaming experiences across platforms by creating original titles and helping other studios bring games to newer consoles and PCs.
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What believers are saying
- Plaion's 2026 site still lists Fishlabs as an active studio with ongoing publishing services.
- Fishlabs remains committed to partner projects after October 2026 layoffs, preserving revenue.
- Dead Island 2 and its 2026 editions still credit Fishlabs for additional development.
What critics are saying
- Fishlabs cut development and support staff on October 16, 2026 after changing project requirements.
- Embracer's 2027 Fellowship spin-off adds another restructuring layer and budget pressure.
- Another project cancellation could collapse Fishlabs' co-development business and trigger closure.
What makes Fishlabs unique
- Fishlabs combines co-development, porting, and original IP under Plaion's premium publishing umbrella.
- Hamburg teams ship AAA support work, including Dead Island 2 additional development in 2025.
- The studio's technical pedigree spans Galaxy on Fire, Chorus, and cross-platform console work.
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