Deep Silver FISHLABS Win Best German Game Award

Deep Silver FISHLABS, a Hamburg-based game development studio, received the prestigious Best German Game award at the Deutscher Computerspielpreis for their title, CHORUS. This recognition highlights the studio's successful strategic transition from mobile game development to the production of high-end console and PC titles. CHORUS, a dark space-shooter released on December 3, 2021, serves as the studio's first original intellectual property in this new market segment.

The award, which includes a prize of 100,000 euros, validates the studio's shift in development focus and acknowledges the collective effort of its 89-person team. Leadership at the studio emphasized that the project required significant internal growth and perseverance to successfully pivot toward the console market. The win is particularly notable as it marks the studio's first major release following its strategic realignment.

Founded in 2004 and currently operating under the Koch Media group, Deep Silver FISHLABS continues to maintain a significant presence in the German games industry. The recognition underscores the ongoing development activity within the Hamburg region, which remains a hub for both established studios and emerging independent developers. The achievement serves as a benchmark for the studio's future development pipeline and its established role in the broader German gaming ecosystem.