What Gunfire Games does

Gunfire Games is a private, founder-led video game development studio founded in 2014 and headquartered in Hermosa Beach, California, with historical operational ties to Austin, Texas. The studio designs, develops, and publishes co-op action games for PC and current-generation consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S), with its flagship title Remnant II serving as the primary commercial engine of the business. Since founding, Gunfire Games has shipped 10 titles spanning the Remnant franchise, the Darksiders franchise (II: Deathinitive Edition, III, and announced IIII), the Chronos universe, From Other Suns, and a portfolio of early VR titles developed in collaboration with Oculus. The studio's core technology is built on Unreal Engine, featuring proprietary procedural world generation systems, a deep archetype-based character build framework with skill trees and mod slots, dynamic co-op shooter mechanics for up to three players, and integration of multi-vendor AI upscaling (DLSS, FSR, XeSS).

The studio monetizes through one-time license sales of base games and DLC across four major digital storefronts (Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store) and through subscription licensing via Xbox Game Pass. DLC pricing is set at $9.99 for premium expansions, with Ultimate Edition bundles aggregating content. Gunfire Games serves core/hardcore gamers and co-op multiplayer groups globally, with secondary reach into completionist/loot-collector and Xbox Game Pass subscriber segments. The studio partners with Arc Games as co-publisher for distribution and marketing support, and maintains relationships with platform holders (Microsoft, Sony, Valve, Epic), GPU vendors (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel), and its player community via Discord and developer-driven patch notes. Post-launch, Gunfire Games extends franchise value through iterative free updates (Boss Rush, Prism system) and paid DLC packs, with Remnant II's third and final premium expansion The Dark Horizon shipping in September 2024 alongside the free Boss Rush mode. In November 2025 the studio announced Darksiders IIII (Darksiders 4), signaling expansion of its flagship franchise pipeline beyond Remnant.

Name

Gunfire Games

Legal name

Gunfire Games, LLC.

Website

https://gunfiregames.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gunfire Games is a private game development studio that designs and ships co-op action games across PC and consoles, with its flagship Remnant II franchise monetized through digital storefronts and Xbox Game Pass, targeting core and multiplayer gamers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Game Development

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

AAA & Premium Game Studios (PC/Console) (MPAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Video game development
• Co-op shooter games
• Action adventure games
• Virtual reality games
• Game development studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Game Sales (Base Games): Gunfire Games generates revenue from direct sales of full-priced base games across PC and console platforms. Remnant II launched at standard AAA pricing on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
2. DLC / Premium Expansions: The studio releases paid DLC expansions for major titles. Remnant II DLC3 (The Dark Horizon) was priced at $9.99. Prior DLCs for Remnant: From the Ashes and Remnant II have been sold as individual packs or bundled DLC packages including a $9.99 DLC3 standalone and a three-pack DLC bundle.
3. Subscription / Game Pass Revenue: Remnant II is available on Xbox Game Pass across multiple tiers, generating revenue through Microsoft's subscription licensing model. It joined the service in May 2026 for its second stint, following an initial Game Pass period.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gunfire Games is an independent video game development studio that develops, self-publishes, and distributes co-op shooter and action-adventure video games across PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) and console (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S) platforms, with its flagship Remnant franchise featuring procedurally generated worlds and archetype-based build systems. The studio also produces premium DLC expansions, free content updates, and supplementary VR titles, distributing through both direct-to-consumer storefronts and Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service.

Product overview

Gunfire Games is a Texas-based video game development studio that has shipped 10 games across multiple franchises. The company's core portfolio includes the Remnant franchise (Remnant: From the Ashes and Remnant II), the Darksiders franchise (Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition, Darksiders III, and announced Darksiders IIII), and legacy VR titles (Chronos VR, Dead and Buried, Herobound: Spirit Champion). Remnant II serves as the flagship product - a co-op survival shooter with dynamic world generation, Archetype class systems, and three-person multiplayer. The studio also developed From Other Suns, which pioneered the co-op shooter mechanics that evolved into the Remnant franchise. Gunfire Games operates under Arc Games and continues to expand its franchises through premium DLC expansions (The Dark Horizon, The Forgotten Kingdom) and free content updates (Boss Rush, Prism System).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Remnant II A co-op survival shooter sequel featuring dynamically generated worlds, branching questlines, an expanded Archetype class system, and three-person multiplayer gameplay; players fight challenging enemies to save humanity from extinction. Distributed on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass.
• Remnant: From the Ashes The original co-op survival shooter with randomization, cryptic secrets, and exploration, set in a post-apocalyptic world with tight combat, gear progression, and big boss fights. The franchise flagship that established Gunfire's co-op shooter mechanics.
• Darksiders III Third installment in the Darksiders franchise, a third-person action-adventure game following one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, featuring combat, traversal, and puzzle-solving in a lore-rich world.
• Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition Remastered version of Darksiders II featuring updated graphics and all DLC content, developed by Gunfire Games after the team's tenure at Vigil Games.
• Chronos: Before the Ashes A standalone game set in the world that would later become Remnant, developed as a non-VR counterpart to Chronos VR and serving as a narrative prequel to the Remnant universe.
• Chronos VR Virtual reality action-adventure game released for Oculus Rift featuring exploration and combat in the Chronos universe; one of the studio's earliest VR titles developed in collaboration with Oculus.
• Dead and Buried VR game developed in collaboration with Oculus, featuring competitive multiplayer combat experiences.
• From Other Suns 3-person co-op shooter with randomly generated levels, dynamic encounters, and unique loot; the design precursor that established the co-op shooter mechanics later evolved into the Remnant franchise.
• Herobound: Spirit Champion VR game for Gear VR and later Oculus Rift featuring exploration, combat, gear, and boss fights; one of the studio's earliest titles developed in collaboration with Oculus.
• The Dark Horizon DLC (Remnant II) Third and final premium DLC expansion for Remnant II. Returns players to the necropolis world of N'Erud with a new storyline, dungeons, glider traversal system, the new Warden Archetype with a drone companion, new bosses, characters, and powerful gear; priced at $9.99 and available as a standalone purchase or as part of the three-pack DLC bundle.
• The Forgotten Kingdom DLC (Remnant II) Second premium DLC expansion for Remnant II, introducing the Invoker Archetype and a new storyline set in the Forgotten Kingdom with new dungeons, gear, allies, and enemies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Remnant II launched July 25, 2023 as Gunfire Games' biggest commercial success to date, with DLC expansions and continued post-launch support through 2024–2026.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Arc GamescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArc Games co-publishes Remnant II with Gunfire Games, handling distribution, platform relations, and marketing support. Arc Games and Gunfire Games co-announce major Remnant II milestones including DLC launches, free content updates, and platform expansions. Arc Games is described as a strategic publishing partner for the franchise.
• Oculus (Meta)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOculus and Gunfire Games collaborated on multiple VR titles including Herobound (Gear VR), Herobound: Spirit Champion (Oculus Rift), Chronos (Oculus Rift), and Dead and Buried (Oculus). Chronos was developed and launched alongside the Oculus Rift in under 11 months. This collaboration represents Gunfire Games' earliest strategic partnerships and directly influenced the studio's co-op shooter design.
• Valve (Steam)coreTechnology or IntegrationRemnant II and other Gunfire Games titles are distributed through Valve's Steam platform, which also supports automatic save backups. Steam is a primary distribution channel and community hub for the studio's PC audience.
• Microsoft (Xbox / Game Pass)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMicrosoft distributes Remnant II on Xbox Series X|S through the Xbox Store and Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Remnant II joined Game Pass in May 2026 for its second stint, with Game Pass marketing highlighting the game as a major addition to the catalog. Cross-platform friend invites were added to Remnant II in April 2024 to support Microsoft platform ecosystems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• FromSoftware: FromSoftware develops the Souls/Elden Ring series, the benchmark for Soulslike combat that Remnant II explicitly targets. Both studios compete for the same hardcore action-RPG player segment with high difficulty and deep build customization.
• Deck13 Interactive: Deck13 developed The Surge and The Surge 2, Soulslike action-RPGs that compete with Remnant II's challenging combat and build customization. Both studios occupy the mid-budget Soulslike action-RPG niche.
• Arrowhead Game Studios: Arrowhead developed Helldivers 2, a co-op shooter that competes directly with Remnant II in the 3-person cooperative shooter category. Both studios target the same core/hardcore co-op player base with challenging mission-based gameplay.
• Coffee Stain Studios: Coffee Stain Studios developed Deep Rock Galactic, a co-op shooter that competes with Remnant II for hardcore co-op shooter audiences. Both titles emphasize procedural generation, class specialization, and replayable mission structures.
• Splash Damage: Splash Damage developed Dirty Bomb and Brink, cooperative multiplayer shooters with class-based systems. The studio shares Gunfire's heritage in co-op shooter design and similar team-scale development model.
• Fatshark: Fatshark develops Warhammer: Vermintide and Darktide, cooperative action shooters with randomization, loot systems, and class-based progression. These titles overlap Remnant II's co-op shooter with build customization model.

Emerging players

• Ember Lab: Ember Lab developed Kena: Bridge of Spirits, a premium action-adventure title. The studio shares Gunfire's small-team premium game model and similar focus on action-adventure design with Darksiders 4.
• Airship Syndicate: Airship Syndicate developed Ruined King and Wayfinder, action-RPGs with strong build customization. The studio shares Gunfire's Texas/Austin ecosystem roots and similar mid-size independent studio profile.

Broad incumbents

• Crystal Dynamics: Crystal Dynamics developed the modern Tomb Raider trilogy, premium AAA action-adventure titles. As a much larger studio, it operates in the same premium action-adventure category as Darksiders but with substantially greater resources.

Others

• Arc Games (Perfect World): Arc Games is Gunfire's co-publisher for Remnant II, handling distribution and platform relations. As Gunfire's publishing partner, Arc's strategic priorities directly affect Remnant II's launch support and Darksiders 4 go-to-market plans.

Market position

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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