Cloud Chamber (company)
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Founded | December 9, 2019 |
| Founder | Kelley Gilmore |
| Headquarters | , US |
Number of locations | 2 studios (2019) |
Key people | Rod Fergusson (studio head) |
| Parent | 2K |
| Website | cloudchamberstudios |
Cloud Chamber is an American video game developer and studio of 2K based in Novato, California, with a second studio in Montréal, Québec. Created on December 9, 2019, the company is developing the next entry in the BioShock series.[1]
History
On December 9, 2019, 2K announced that it had set up a new studio with offices in Novato, California and Montréal, Québec with Kelley Gilmore, former executive producer for Firaxis Games (another 2K studio). Cloud Chamber is currently working on a new entry in the BioShock series. Several members that were part of the original BioShock game are part of the studio, including Hoagy de la Plante, Scott Sinclair, and Jonathan Pelling.[2] Kelley said the focus of their studio is to "create yet-to-be-discovered worlds – and their stories within – that push the boundaries of what is possible in the video game medium".[3]
In August 2025, following a failed review of the upcoming BioShock game, Kelley Gilmore was fired.[4] Former BioShock Infinite producer Rod Fergusson was brought in as a replacement, as well as to oversee the BioShock franchise. Alongside this, an unspecified number of staff were laid off from Cloud Chamber.[5][6]
Games developed
| Year | Title | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Untitled BioShock game | TBA |
References
- ^ "2K Announces Newly-Formed Studio – Cloud Chamber™ – Developing Next Iteration in Acclaimed BioShock® Franchise". 2K. December 9, 2019.
- ^ Robinson, Andy (December 9, 2019). "BioShock's original art director has returned for the new game". Video Games Chronicle. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ Dornbush, Jonathon (December 9, 2019). "New BioShock Game Announced, Being Developed by New 2K Studio Cloud Chamber". IGN.
- ^ "Next 'BioShock' Game Changes Leaders After Development Turmoil". Bloomberg News.
- ^ Robinson, Andy (August 19, 2025). "Rod Fergusson, the 'closer' who helped finish Infinite, is taking over BioShock 4". Video Games Chronicle. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ^ Blake, Vikki (August 19, 2025). "Cloud Chamber lays off "unspecified" number of staff as Rod Fergusson is parachuted in to lead troubled BioShock 4 production". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved August 19, 2025.