Ru Weerasuriya (left) and Nico

Atlantis Studio comes out of stealth to make immersive Unreal Engine 5 games

Atlantis Studio has come out of stealth as a privately funded game development studio based in the south of France.

Cofounded by industry luminaries Ru Weerasuriya and Nico Augusto, Atlantis Studio brings together a wealth of experience and a passion for crafting innovative gaming experiences. They will focus on immersive games built with Unreal Engine 5. The company is focused on PC and console games.

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