{
  "id": 61286,
  "title": "Owlcat co-founder says the studio won't turn its back on hardcore RPGs as it hits 600 employees and preps its own Mass Effect killer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/owlcat-co-founder-says-the-studio-wont-turn-its-back-on-hardcore-rpgs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T22:13:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/owlcat-co-founder-says-the-studio-wont-turn-its-back-on-hardcore-rpgs-as-it-hits-600-employees-and-preps-its-own-mass-effect-killer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an interview celebrating Owlcat's 10th anniversary, co-founder and creative director Alexander Mishulin discussed the studio's commitment to hardcore CRPGs and its expansion to 600 employees. Mishulin stated, \"We will continue to make CRPGs because we love them,\" emphasizing the studio's dedication to this genre. Owlcat's transition from leader-oriented games to a departure with The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and the upcoming Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy signifies the studio's willingness to explore new styles and approaches. With both projects underway, Owlcat has grown to a workforce of approximately 600 employees, placing it among the ranks of RPG powerhouses like Larian and BioWare.",
  "summary": "At this point, I think I trust the process.",
  "key_points": [
    "Owlcat co-founder, Alexander Mishulin, reaffirms studio's commitment to hardcore CRPGs.",
    "Studio expands to 600 employees, joining RPG powerhouses Larian and BioWare."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}