CriminalGames

Criminal Games is a senior AAA team in Edinburgh crafting single-player open worlds, led by former Rockstar North developers.

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The Criminal Games crew are a group of experts in their respective fields, aligned around one goal. Making exceptional games.

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What was your favourite mission in a game?

Ask any gamer about their favourite mission and they will have an answer ready.

Truly great missions combine clear direction with exceptional content to create a seamless, unforgettable player experience.
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Case File # 005 - A game's visuals are its opening statement. They define atmosphere, expectation and trust. Strong rendering, lighting and visual systems don’t just make a game look good, they anchor the entire player experience.
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Case File # 004 — Great gameplay doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through disciplined iteration. Test, refine, iterate and repeat. When teams commit to that cycle the mechanics start to shine and the magic emerges.

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Case File # 003 – Having good system architecture is a critical feature. A solid foundation isn’t just about clean code. It’s about building a game that can breathe, scale and pivot as future requirements evolve.

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Case File # 002 - Missions are only half the story. In any living breathing world, elements of the real magic happen in the quiet moments, the unexpected interactions, the ambient encounters, the sense that the world continues whether the player is watching or not.

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Case File # 001 - Missions are the architectural foundation of an open-world experience. Our team at Criminal Games brings together world-class mission designers behind some of the most iconic open-world titles in gaming history.

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Great games are built by exceptional people. They always have been and they always will be.

At Criminal Games we have an experienced crew who are ready for any job.

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Criminal Games is a co-development studio focused on building complex interactive worlds.

We specialise in implementing systems, gameplay and storytelling missions that bring complex interactive worlds to life for players around the world.

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Criminal Games is founded by experienced former developers from world-leading AAA game studio Rockstar North.

We are an open world co-development studio partnering with industry leaders to build the next generation of immersive gaming experiences.