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Frontier Developments
Develops and publishes games
About Frontier Developments
Frontier Developments is a prominent independent developer and publisher of video games, specializing in creating immersive and high-quality games for PC and console platforms. Founded in 1994 by David Braben, the company has a rich history in the gaming industry, known for its innovative and creative management simulation games. Frontier's portfolio includes critically acclaimed titles such as Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, Jurassic World Evolution, and Jurassic World Evolution 2, each offering players captivating and authentic worlds.
The company serves a diverse range of clients, including casual gamers, simulation enthusiasts, and fans of franchise-based games. Operating in the highly competitive video game market, Frontier differentiates itself through its commitment to creativity, innovation, and authenticity. The business model primarily revolves around the development and sale of video games, with revenue generated from game sales, downloadable content (DLC), and in-game purchases.
Frontier utilizes a combination of industry-standard development tools and its proprietary Cobra technology to create its games. This state-of-the-art technology has been continuously developed and refined since 1988, enabling the company to implement cutting-edge techniques and tools, supplemented by licensed middleware for specific uses.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1994
- Headquarters
- Milton, United Kingdom
- Listing
- IPO 2013
- Sector
- Consumer Services
- Power Law
- Thoroughbred$100M+ revenue
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