DONTNOD Entertainment experienced significant financial growth during the 2018 fiscal year, reporting consolidated revenues of €14.3 million, a 47.4% increase over the €9.7 million generated in 2017. This performance reflects the studio's successful execution of its development pipeline and the strong commercial reception of its intellectual property portfolio. The financial results are based on audited figures for the French independent studio, which specializes in narrative-driven adventure and action games for global markets.
The revenue growth was driven by two primary streams: fixed development fees and royalties. Fixed development fees rose by 22.1% to €10.5 million, supported by ongoing production partnerships for titles such as Life is Strange 2, Twin Mirror, and two additional confidential projects. Simultaneously, royalty income saw a substantial increase, multiplying by 3.5 times compared to the previous year. This surge was largely attributed to the commercial success of the action-RPG Vampyr, which achieved top-tier chart rankings across major international markets, including France, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
Beyond individual title performance, the studio benefited from the enduring popularity of the Life is Strange franchise. The launch of the second installment, combined with evolving digital distribution methods, successfully revitalized interest in the original series. These results indicate a positive trajectory for the studio’s EBITDA, bolstered by a robust production schedule and sustained investment in new game development. As an independent entity listed on Euronext Growth Paris, the studio continues to leverage its reputation for creating immersive, multi-platform narrative experiences to secure partnerships with major global publishers.
