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Comment: Fails WP:NCORP, with insufficient secondary reliable sources not just about their games. Den of Wolves seems like it may be notable, so you may want to focus on that instead. ᴢxᴄᴠʙɴᴍ (ᴛ) 05:35, 14 August 2025 (UTC)
| Formerly | 10 Chambers Collective |
|---|---|
| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 2015, Stockholm, Sweden |
| Founder | Ulf Andersson Oscar J-T Holm Ludvig Vikström Hjalmar Vikström Svante Vinternatt Simon Viklund Anders Bodbacka Anders Svärd Henrik Anréus |
| Headquarters | Sweden |
| Website | https://10chambers.com |
10 Chambers (formerly 10 Chambers Collective) is a Swedish video game developer based in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 2015 by Ulf Andersson and eight other industry veterans, the studio specializes in developing cooperative first-person shooter games and has established itself as creator of challenging multiplayer experiences.
History
[edit]Origins and Industry Background
[edit]10 Chambers was founded in 2015 by a group of nine veteran game developers, including Ulf Andersson, Oscar J-T Holm, Anders Bodbacka, Anders Svärd, Henrik Anréus, Ludvig Vikström, Hjalmar Vikström, Simon Viklund, and Svante Vinternatt. The founding team had experience from notable Swedish studios including Grin, Overkill Software, Avalanche Studios Group, DICE (company) and Starbreeze Studios.
Ulf Andersson, the studio's Creative Director and CEO, previously co-founded Grin in 1997 with his brother Bo Andersson. Grin developed several successful titles including Ballistics, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, and Bionic Commando Rearmed before filing for bankruptcy in August 2009 due to financial difficulties and delayed publisher payments.[1]. Following Grin's closure, Ulf Andersson went on to co-found Overkill Software, where he served as the creative designer behind the Payday franchise, including Payday: The Heist and Payday 2.
Studio Formation and Early Development
[edit]After leaving Starbreeze Studios in 2015, Andersson established 10 Chambers[2] as an independent studio focused on creating cooperative gaming experiences. The company was initially founded as "After Impact AB" before adopting the name 10 Chambers Collective, and later simplified to 10 Chambers. Simon Viklund, renowned composer and audio director known for his work on the Payday series, joined as a co-founder in 2016 while continuing his freelance projects. Viklund serves as the studio's Audio Director and composer, overseeing all audio-related aspects of their games.
Tencent Partnership (2020)
[edit]In October 2020, Chinese technology conglomerate Tencent acquired a "major stake" in 10 Chambers through a strategic investment[3][4]. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, but the partnership was structured to provide 10 Chambers with additional resources while maintaining the studio's creative independence and operational autonomy.
Company Growth and Operations
[edit]From its original team of nine developers working primarily from home, 10 Chambers has grown significantly following the success of GTFO and the Tencent investment. The company now employs between around 100 people and operates from an office space in Stockholm, Sweden, housed in the former Royal Institute of Technology building[5]. Ulf Anderssson has stated that he would leave if they ever employed more than ten people.
Games and Products
[edit]GTFO (2019-2023)
[edit]10 Chambers released its debut title GTFO in early access on Steam in December 2019, with the full version launching in December 2021. The game is a challenging four-player cooperative horror first-person shooter set in an underground complex overrun by hostile creatures called "sleepers". Players control prisoners forced to explore and complete objectives while working together to survive against overwhelming odds.
GTFO received critical acclaim for its demanding cooperative gameplay and atmospheric design. The game achieved a Metacritic score of 78/100 from critics[6] and maintains "Very Positive" reviews on Steam with an 87% positive rating from over 40,000 user reviews. The title received nominations for "The Best Game You Suck At" at the Steam Awards in 2020 and 2022[7]. It has sold over 2.5 million copies and recouped the development costs in only nine days after the initial release[8].
As of 2023, with the release of of the content package called Rundown 8.0, active development of GTFO has stopped[9].
Den of Wolves (In development)
[edit]In December 2023, 10 Chambers announced their second major project, Den of Wolves, at The Game Awards[10]. The game is described as a cooperative heist FPS set in a techno-thriller cyberpunk setting, where players operate as criminals-for-hire in the conflicts between rival corporations in the futuristic Midway City[11]
Den of Wolves builds on team's experience with the Payday franchise while incorporating new mechanics such as "The Dive" - a hacking system that transports players into alternate dimensional realities[12]. The game is planned for Steam Early Access release on PC, with potential console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series at a later stage.[13]
"Do the Game" Documentary Series
[edit]Parallel to the development of Den of Wolves, 10 Chambers is producing a documentary series called "Do the Game"[14]. The eight-episode docu-reality series provides an in-depth look at modern game development, following the team through the challenges, successes, and personal struggles involved in creating Den of Wolves.[15]
Oscar J-T Holm, who serves as the series creator, describes it as "brutally honest," highlighting both the creative breakthroughs and the intense pressures of game development. The documentary aims to demystify the game development process and provide insight into the realities facing modern studios.[16]
Games developed
[edit]| Year | Game | Platform | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | GTFO | Windows | First-person shooter, Co-op, Horror |
| TBA | Den of Wolves | Windows | First-person shooter, Co-op, Cyberpunk |
References
[edit]- ^ Contributor, Kath Brice (2009-08-13). "GRIN confirms company closure". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Editor-in-Chief, Wesley Yin-Poole Former (2019-01-28). "The fall of Starbreeze". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Novac, Dragos. "10 Chambers adds strategic investment from Tencent". Nordic 9. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ "Tencent grabs 'major stake' in GTFO developer 10 Chambers". www.gamedeveloper.com. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ lmg (2023-11-23). "10 Chambers". Parad (in Swedish). Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ "GTFO Reviews". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ "The Steam Awards: Winners". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ Editor-in-chief, Dom Peppiatt (2025-04-01). "Unlike GTFO, Den of Wolves will have both microtransactions and DLC, but that doesn't mean 10 Chambers is going to put any "manipulative stuff" into its next game". VG247. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Reporter, Matt Wales News (2023-12-08). "Acclaimed horror shooter GTFO ends development with Final Chapter update". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ Stewart, Marcus (2021-12-09). "GTFO Makers Announces New Co-op Heist Title, Den Of Wolves". Game Informer. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ "Den of Wolves on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ published, Tom Regan (2025-04-01). "My first Den of Wolves heist, from Payday's creators, has me dropping plasma shields and brain-diving with teammates to steal minds: "We've been refining this formula for over 20 years now"". GamesRadar+. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ published, James Galizio (2025-01-11). "Den of Wolves' cyberpunk vibes are more than a gimmick, adding greater stakes and complications to the co-op heist genre". GamesRadar+. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ Wright, Steve (2025-04-08). "Do the Game: 10 Chambers' dev documentary, five years in the making". Stevivor. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ Kalogirou, Harry (2025-04-07). "DO THE GAME Is A Docu-Reality Series About The Making of Den of Wolves". Press Start. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ Stewart, Marcus. "GTFO Developer Announces Den Of Wolves Documentary Series". Game Informer. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
External links
[edit]- Official website for 10 Chambers
- Official website for GTFO
- Official website for Do the Game
- Official website for Den of Wolves