Next BioShock Game In Development By Newly-Founded 2K Studio – Cloud Chamber

cloud chamber logo banner2K Games has just announced that they’re working on the next game in the BioShock franchise. According to the official press release, development will be headed by Cloud Chamber, a newly-founded game development studio wholly-owned by 2K.

“A collective of storytellers eager to push the frontlines of interactive entertainment by making unique, entertaining and thoughtful experiences that engage the world, Cloud Chamber will build its team at two locations: 2K’s San Francisco Bay Area headquarters in Novato, Calif., as well as in Montréal, Québec, which marks the first-ever Canadian office for a 2K studio.”

Kelley Gilmore, a 22-year gaming industry veteran will serve as Global Studio Head and will be the first woman in 2K history to lead a development studio. Gilmore has worked with Firaxis Games, another 2K-owned studio, for nearly two decades on popular franchises including Sid Meier’s Civilization and XCOM.

“We founded Cloud Chamber to create yet-to-be-discovered worlds – and their stories within – that push the boundaries of what is possible in the video game medium,” says Gilmore. “Our team believes in the beauty and strength of diversity, in both the makeup of the studio and the nature of its thinking. We are a deeply experienced group of game makers, including many responsible for BioShock’s principal creation, advancement and longstanding notoriety, and honored to be part of the 2K family as stewards of this iconic franchise.”

“As we continue growing our product portfolio, we remain inspired by opportunities to invest further in our valuable IP, great people and their collective, long-term potential,” says 2K President David Ismailer. “BioShock is one of the most beloved, critically praised and highest-rated franchises of the last console generation. We can’t wait to see where its powerful narrative and iconic, first-person shooter gameplay head in the future with our new studio team at Cloud Chamber leading the charge.”