{
  "id": 12845736,
  "title": "Hell Let Loose developer Expression opens new studio in Manchester \"in response to what's happening in the talent market\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/hell-let-loose-developer-expression-opens-new-studio-in-manchester-in",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-08T10:31:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GamesIndustry",
    "slug": "gamesindustry",
    "url": "https://www.gamesindustry.biz/hell-let-loose-developer-expression-opens-new-studio-in-manchester-in-response-to-whats-happening-in-the-talent-market"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Expression Games, the developer behind Hell Let Loose and co-developer on Star Wars Galactic Racer, has opened a physical studio in Manchester. CEO Errol Ismail stated that the decision was driven by the demands of both its staff and co-development clients, as well as the talent market. The game Hell Let Loose: Vietnam has sold a million copies since its August release, and Expression has invested two years in co-development with Fuse Games on Star Wars Galactic Racer. The studio, which launched in 2022 following the acquisition of the company by Firesprite, was always a part of their long-term growth plans but not at the expense of remote work. Ismail emphasized that the move was to create a creative hub for the team, offering a space for collaboration and different ways of working. The company maintains a flexible policy with no mandate for office attendance, allowing staff to decide how to use the space. The Northern Quarter in Manchester was a factor in the decision, as it is a vibrant city with a thriving creative industry. The office will also support future co-development work and partnerships with local universities to promote talent development.",
  "summary": "Expression Games, the hitherto entirely remote developer behind the Hell Let Loose franchise and co-developer on Star Wars Galactic Racer, has announced the opening of a physical studio in Manchester, in response to what CEO Errol Ismail described as the requirements of both its staff and its co-development clients. Read more",
  "key_points": [
    "Expression Games opens new studio in Manchester.",
    "CEO Errol Ismail cites talent market demands.",
    "Northern Quarter chosen for vibrant creative industry."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}