Sumo Digital
Crafting Unforgettable Gaming Experiences
Sheffield, United Kingdom
1000+
Founded 2003
About
About Sumo Digital
Sumo Digital is a British video game developer founded in 2003 in Sheffield, UK. Acquired by Tencent in 2022, they employ 1,200+ people across 17 studios globally, having worked with Microsoft, Sony, SEGA, and Activision on titles like LittleBigPlanet 3, Forza Horizon 2, and Warframe.
Company Overview
- Founded: 2003
- Headquarters: Sheffield, UK
- Founders: Carl Cavers, Paul Porter, Darren Mills, James North-Hearn
- Owner: Tencent (2022)
- Team: 1,200+ employees
Studios (17 locations)
UK
- Sheffield (HQ)
- Nottingham
- Newcastle
- Brighton (The Chinese Room)
- Leeds (Red Kite Games)
- Leamington Spa
- Warrington
International
- Pune, India
- Bangalore, India
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Czech Republic (PixelAnt)
- Vancouver, Canada
Notable Projects
- LittleBigPlanet 3 (Sony)
- Forza Horizon 2 (Xbox 360)
- Warframe (content updates)
- Various AAA co-development
Partnerships
- Microsoft
- Sony
- SEGA
- Activision
- Digital Extremes (Warframe)
Corporate History
- 2007: Opened Sumo India
- 2007: Acquired by Foundation 9
- 2014: Management buyout (NorthEdge Capital)
- 2022: Acquired by Tencent
Why Choose Sumo Digital
- Tencent-owned major backing
- 1,200+ employees massive scale
- 17 studios global presence
- LittleBigPlanet, Forza AAA credits
- Sheffield HQ UK heritage