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Secret 6

Outsource game art for AAA titles

Overview

Secret 6 provides outsourced art production for AAA games, handling asset creation and related pipeline work. Studios brief Secret 6 on characters, environments, props, and textures, and Secret 6 delivers compatible assets that fit the studio’s style and schedule. It differentiates itself through a 15-year track record and experience with top game studios, offering reliability and scalable art production for large titles. Its goal is to be the trusted, go-to partner for consistent, high-quality game art support that helps AAA projects meet ambitious production goals.

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About Secret 6

Simplify's Rating
Why Secret 6 is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

EntertainmentGaming

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Francisco, CA

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • Catalis now bundles Secret 6 with Testronic and Giant Interactive for cross-sold services.
  • Secret 6's 300-plus staff give Catalis immediate scale in 2D, 3D, QA, and full development.
  • The studio's blockbuster credits strengthen recruiting, pitching, and trust with major publishers.

What critics are saying

  • Secret 6 Madrid shut down July 31, 2025 after 42 layoffs and strike action.
  • Workers accused Testronic of withholding contracts and sabotaging Madrid since the 2023 acquisition.
  • Clients refused the Manila team, exposing dependency on external contracts and a fragile commercial base.

What makes Secret 6 unique

  • Secret 6 ships AAA art and co-development for Cyberpunk 2077 and The Last of Us Part II.
  • Catalis acquired Secret 6 on 2026-10-14, adding Manila and Madrid production capacity.
  • Ron Schaffner founded Secret 6 in 2005 and still leads the studio.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Training Programs

Company News

Mobidictum
Jan 11th, 2023
Testronic owner Catalis acquires Secret 6 for art and game development

Secret 6's previous work includes titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Last of Us: Part 2.

Games Press
Jan 11th, 2023
"Testronic owner Catalis expands its service offering into Art and Game Development through the acquisition of Secret 6"

Catalis Group, a UK-headquartered global video game and entertainment group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Secret 6, the renowned game development and art studio based in Manila and Madrid.

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