What Weltenbauer does

Weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH is a German private limited company headquartered at Frankfurter Str. 5 in Wiesbaden that designs and develops software centered on real-time 3D computer graphics, interactive applications, and visualization. The company operates a dual business model. On the consumer side, it develops the Construction Simulator franchise — a benchmark construction-simulation game series published by Astragon Entertainment and distributed globally via Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile app stores, with the current lineup featuring more than 130 vehicles from 25 world-famous brands and tiered editions including Standard, Deluxe, Year 1, and limited Collector's editions. On the enterprise side, it builds specialized training simulators and digital-twin solutions, most notably the Liebherr LiSIM crane operator training tool (co-developed with Liebherr) and Project MATHILDA, a VR training program for emergency responders handling mass casualty incidents, alongside services in industrial metaverse, 3D planning and configuration, and interactive visualization.

The company's technology foundation rests on real-time 3D graphics engines, physics-based simulation, and agile software development methods, with cross-platform deployment across mobile devices, desktops, mixed reality systems, and next-gen consoles via cloud or local implementation. A content backbone of officially licensed construction machinery from more than 35 brands differentiates the franchise from generic simulation competitors, and the studio was recognized as "Studio of the Year" at the German Computer Game Awards (DCP) 2026. Headcount is reported in the 11–50 range, consistent with a focused mid-sized development studio.

Revenue mechanics combine consumer game sales (multi-platform, multi-edition) with B2B contracts for training simulators and visualization services; pricing for enterprise solutions is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no identified parent, institutional, or venture capital backers in the available source material, and is preparing a major franchise refresh — Construction Simulator: Evolution, featuring 180+ licensed machines, demolition mechanics, co-op multiplayer, and cross-platform play, slated for late 2026.

Name

Weltenbauer

Legal name

weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH

Website

https://weltenbauer-se.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Weltenbauer is a German real-time 3D software studio operating a dual business: the Construction Simulator gaming franchise (published by Astragon Entertainment) and enterprise simulation services — including Liebherr LiSIM crane operator training and Project MATHILDA VR emergency responder training — for industrial OEMs and public-sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Simulation Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Specialized Design Services (54149), Industrial Design Services (541420)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Serious Games & Simulation Studios (Training, Defense, Enterprise) (MPAFAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Game Engines (General-Purpose & Real-Time 3D) (MPAFAFAA), Simulation, Scenario & Serious Games Design (EDAGAKAH), Technical & Vocational (TVET) Simulations (Welding, Electrical, HVAC, Automotive) (EDAFAJAB), Simulation-Based Learning & Virtual Labs (EDAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Simulation software
• Real-time 3D
• Construction simulator games
• Industrial training simulators
• Digital twin solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiesbaden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Weltenbauer designs and develops real-time 3D applications, interactive simulations, and computer games. Its commercial portfolio includes the Construction Simulator series of simulation games distributed via Steam, consoles, and mobile platforms, alongside enterprise offerings such as the Liebherr LiSIM crane operator training tool, Project MATHILDA VR first-responder training program, and custom industrial metaverse, digital twin, and 3D visualization solutions developed for industrial clients.

Product overview

Weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH is a developer of virtual worlds combining 3D computer graphics expertise with in-depth software development. Their portfolio includes simulation games (Construction Simulator series with officially licensed machinery and multiplayer), professional training solutions (Liebherr LiSIM for crane operators, Project MATHILDA for emergency responders), and enterprise services covering Industrial Metaverse & Digital Twins, Simulation & Virtual Training, 3D Planning & Configuration, Interactive Visualisation & 3D Computer Graphics, Agile Software Development, and Platform Development Services. The company develops real-time 3D applications for machines, products, and processes, with solutions running on mobile devices, desktops, mixed reality systems, and next-gen consoles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Simulator Flagship simulation game setting the benchmark for the genre, delivering an immersive construction experience with officially licensed machinery, realistic gameplay mechanics, and an engaging multiplayer mode. The series features more than 130 vehicles from 25 world-famous brands and is available on PC (Steam), consoles (PlayStation, Xbox), and mobile devices for gaming enthusiasts.
• Liebherr LiSIM Ultramodern training tool for crane operators, offering realistic training at authentic control stands complete with detailed simulation and highly accurate physical feedback. Developed in partnership with Liebherr for industrial equipment operator training.
• Project MATHILDA Innovative virtual reality training programme designed to equip first responders in emergency services with the skills to handle complex mass casualty incidents, simulating realistic decision-making under pressure.
• Industrial Metaverse & Digital Twins Services for creating virtual industrial environments and digital twin representations that enable operations planning, product configuration, and process optimisation for industrial clients.
• Simulation & Virtual Training Training simulation and virtual reality solutions for industrial applications, including customised VR-based training programmes beyond the off-the-shelf Liebherr LiSIM and Project MATHILDA products.
• 3D Planning & Configuration 3D planning and product configuration services for machines, products, and processes, enabling interactive visualisation of industrial offerings.
• Interactive Visualisation & 3D Computer Graphics Custom interactive visualisation and real-time 3D computer graphics development for industrial and commercial applications.
• Platform Development Services Custom software development tailored for mobile devices, desktops, mixed reality systems, and next-gen consoles, with seamless cloud integration or local implementation options.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Astragon EntertainmentflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAstragon Entertainment is the games publisher for the Construction Simulator series. The companies jointly announced Construction Simulator: Evolution, featuring over 180 officially licensed construction machines. Astragon handles publishing, distribution, and marketing while weltenbauer develops the game.
• LiebherrcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerweltenbauer developed the Liebherr LiSIM, an ultramodern crane operator training tool featuring realistic simulation at authentic control stands with highly accurate physical feedback. The partnership leverages Liebherr's industrial equipment expertise with weltenbauer's simulation technology.
• AOEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAOE co-organizes TechTalk Wiesbaden, a community event for software developers, students, and techies, with weltenbauer and Seibert Group.
• Seibert GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeibert Group co-organizes TechTalk Wiesbaden community event for techies with weltenbauer and AOE.
• 35+ Construction Machine BrandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with over 35 construction machine brands providing officially licensed construction equipment for the Construction Simulator series, including Liebherr and 25+ other world-famous brands, enabling realistic simulation experiences.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Giants Software: Developer of the Farming Simulator franchise, the most direct comparable to Weltenbauer's Construction Simulator in the heavy-equipment simulation genre, with the same combination of officially licensed machinery, realistic gameplay, and cross-platform PC/console/mobile distribution.
• SCS Software: Developer of Euro Truck Simulator and American Truck Simulator; a closely comparable vehicle simulation studio targeting enthusiast gamers with realistic, officially licensed vehicle content on PC and consoles.
• Kunos Simulazioni: Italian studio behind Assetto Corsa, a high-fidelity vehicle simulation franchise targeting the same simulation enthusiast segment on PC and console as Construction Simulator.
• Asobo Studio: Developer of Microsoft Flight Simulator; a peer in the high-fidelity real-time 3D simulation category, combining licensed real-world assets with cross-platform distribution and deep technical simulation expertise.
• Reiza Studios: Brazilian developer of sim racing titles (Automobilista, Automobilista 2), comparable to Weltenbauer as a smaller, specialist simulation studio focused on realistic vehicle and equipment simulation for enthusiast PC/console audiences.

Others

• Astragon Entertainment: Publisher of the Construction Simulator series and a key strategic partner; comparable as a specialist in vehicle and infrastructure simulation games, with overlapping genre expertise though operating as publisher rather than developer.
• Unity Technologies: Provider of a leading real-time 3D engine and platform used across games, simulation, and industrial visualization; comparable to Weltenbauer's real-time 3D application stack as a key enabler of interactive 3D experiences.
• Epic Games: Provider of Unreal Engine, a major real-time 3D platform used in simulation, training, and visualization; comparable as a key technology enabler for the type of interactive 3D and simulation work Weltenbauer delivers.

Broad incumbents

• ANSYS: Global leader in engineering and industrial simulation software; comparable to Weltenbauer's enterprise-facing simulation, digital twin, and visualization services as a much larger incumbent in industrial simulation.
• Hexagon AB: Industrial technology company with significant simulation, digital twin, and manufacturing software offerings; comparable to Weltenbauer's Industrial Metaverse and Digital Twins service line at the enterprise level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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