Former IO Interactive and Plarium devs form Chamo Games
Chamo was formed in late 2023 by Zoher Toutanji and Roberto Schiavulli
Former Raid: Shadow Legends and Hitman developers have banded together to form Chamo Games.
Chamo was founded in September 2023 by former IO Interactive COO Zoher Toutanji and Plarium's ex-creative director, Roberto Schiavulli.
Though based in Malmö, Sweden, the team – which already employs 25 developers – works remotely and includes talent from Riot Games, CD Projekt Red, and Ubisoft. It is currently working on a "non-lethal FPS" for which it intends to hold monthly playtests.
Although the studio has not divulged its funding details, the project has been backed by Lakestar, Sisu Game Ventures, and Griffin Gaming Partners.
“Chamo Games is more than a studio; it’s a community dedicated to crafting innovative gameplay experiences," Toutanji told VentureBeat.
"We’re eager to share our upcoming project that pushes the boundaries of gaming genres."
“We believe in making games that prioritise player enjoyment and team well-being. Our diverse team is united in our vision to elevate PC and console gaming to new heights," added Schiavulli.
"Our first project is an unconventional game of skills, but it is also super fun."