Playdigune Studio

Crafting Worlds in Leiden

Our studio in the heart of the Netherlands is a collaborative hub where storytellers, artists, programmers, and sound designers shape the next generation of interactive experiences.

Narrative Innovation

Dynamic story structures engineered to respond to player choices in real time.

Immersive Artistry

Layered visual design that brings richly textured universes to life.

Our Creative Pillars

Every Playdigune project is anchored by a clear purpose and measurable impact.

Player-Centric Design

Feedback loops, usability testing, and data-driven iteration ensure our worlds remain intuitive and rewarding.

Technical Excellence

Advanced rendering, procedural systems, and scalable multiplayer frameworks power seamless experiences.

Sustainable Production

Agile pipelines, mindful scope, and transparent communication keep teams energized and projects on track.

Meet the Team

A multidisciplinary crew uniting seasoned expertise with emerging voices.

Noor van Rijn

Studio Director guiding the creative vision and long-term strategy.

Milan Vos

Lead Game Designer translating imaginative concepts into cohesive gameplay loops.

Aisha Bakker

Art Director crafting the visual identity for our universes across platforms.

Jeroen Smit

Lead Programmer building robust systems that scale with each new challenge.

Evolving With Every Release

Cross-discipline squads collaborate through sprint-based milestones that keep ideation, prototyping, and live operations synchronized.

Pre-production labs focused on narrative arcs, world-building, and system design.
Production pods dedicated to gameplay, art direction, audio identity, and technical performance.
Continuous integration pipelines delivering rapid builds for stakeholder review and community testing.

Studio Journey

Milestones that shaped our evolution from a local collective into an international indie force.

2017

Playdigune founded in Leiden, shipping a prototype that won Dutch Game Garden Showcase.

2019

Expanded to a full-time team, opening our motion capture lab and narrative research wing.

2022

Released Nebula Drift, earning Best Dutch Indie and partnering with global publishers.

2024

Launched Echo Realms closed beta, with a thriving community hub and live storytelling events.

Culture That Fuels Creativity

Our values translate into rituals that keep teams energized, curious, and empowered to experiment.

Weekly playtest salons connecting designers with real player feedback.
Wellness stipends, flexible sprints, and recharge weeks after every major milestone.
Skill-sharing breakfasts where artists, engineers, and storytellers swap workflows.

Inclusive Collaboration

Affinity groups champion diverse perspectives across narrative, audio, and design teams.

Continuous Learning

Team members receive annual conference passes, course budgets, and mentorship support.

Sustainable Production

Carbon-neutral servers and remote-first tools reduce our footprint while widening talent access.

Community Mentorship

Quarterly workshops support emerging Dutch developers with career guidance and resources.

Toolchain & Innovation Labs

Every project blends proprietary systems with best-in-class technology partners.

Engine & Rendering

Custom Unreal Engine builds with Nanite support, Vulkan optimizations, and photogrammetry assets captured in-house.

AI & Systems Design

Proprietary behavior trees tuned in collaboration with Delft AI Lab, delivering adaptive storytelling and enemy intelligence.

Audio & Immersion

Spatial audio suites powered by Dolby Atmos certification, featuring Foley pits and live orchestral recording links.

Live Ops & Analytics

Real-time telemetry dashboards highlight progression funnels, retention signals, and sentiment analysis from community channels.

Accessibility Lab

Dedicated testing rigs for adaptive controllers, colorblind profiles, and tactile feedback experiments across our titles.

Publishing Services

Localization pipeline covering eight languages, cross-platform marketing automation, and community management toolkits.

Recognition & Partnerships

Our commitment to bold storytelling and technical craft is celebrated by players, peers, and partners.

Dutch Game Awards 2022: Best Innovation for Nebula Drift.
European Game Showcase Selection 2023 with Echo Realms vertical slice.
Strategic alliances with Platform Nova, Aurora Publishing Collective, and the Leiden Creative Campus.