Colossal Order
CompanyFinland · Founded 2009
Documents about Colossal Order
PocketGamer.biz14 min
Colossal Order's Mariina Hallikainen on leaving Paradox and life after Cities: Skylines
Colossal Order CEO Mariina Hallikainen reflects on the studio’s 17-year history, its recent departure from long-term publisher Paradox Interactive in November 2025, and the company’s future trajectory.
- Colossal Order ended its 15-year partnership with publisher Paradox Interactive in November 2025 after releasing four games, including the Cities: Skylines franchise.
- The studio is now self-sufficient and no longer requires publisher funding, allowing them to explore self-publishing or alternative partnerships that prioritize trust and open communication.
- Colossal Order is currently developing a new, unannounced simulation title, maintaining its long-standing focus on the PC simulation genre.
PocketGamer.bizSep 2026
Game Dev Unchained56 min
AI Character in Games: Didimo's Journey with Veronica Orvalho | 343
The gaming industry faces a persistent bottleneck in the labor-intensive production of high-quality, diverse digital characters.
- Didimo has secured 17 million euros in funding to develop an AI-driven pipeline that automates 3D character creation for complex game genres like RPGs, MMOs, and simulators.
- The company’s technology integrates directly into existing game engine workflows to streamline character reconstruction while maintaining technical precision and artistic control.
- Didimo has established strategic partnerships with major industry entities, including Amazon, Sony, and Colossal Order, to validate its deep-tech solutions.
Game Dev UnchainedApr 2024
