Techland
Game developer of critically acclaimed games, such as The Call of Juarez and Dying Light.
Techland is a Polish video game developer and publisher founded in 1991 by Paweł Marchewka. The company is headquartered in Wrocław, Poland, and has additional offices in Warsaw. Techland is renowned for developing popular game series such as Call of Juarez, Dead Island, and Dying Light. The company has developed proprietary game engines, including the Chrome Engine and the more recent C-Engine, to support its game development projects. In 2024, Techland was acquired by Tencent, with the Chinese conglomerate obtaining a majority stake in the company.
Techland's portfolio includes the following notable games:
- Call of Juarez series (2006–2013): A series of Western-themed first-person shooters.
- Dead Island series (2011–2013): Action role-playing games set in open-world environments infested with zombies.
- Dying Light (2015): An open-world first-person survival horror game featuring parkour mechanics.
- Dying Light 2 (2022): The sequel to Dying Light, expanding on the original's mechanics and narrative.
As of 2024, Techland employs over 550 individuals and continues to work on new projects, including a highly anticipated AAA open-world fantasy role-playing game, which the studio has described as its biggest project to date.
Techland is committed to creating unforgettable experiences for gamers worldwide, focusing on innovation and quality in game development.