During the first half of 2022, 11 bit studios S.A. demonstrated significant financial growth and strategic expansion, reporting a 28% year-on-year revenue increase to PLN 45.8 million and a 13.3% rise in net profit to PLN 15.1 million. This performance was primarily driven by robust back-catalogue sales on global digital platforms, a major mobile distribution agreement with Netflix, and favorable foreign exchange gains. The company maintained a strong liquidity position with total financial assets of PLN 123.3 million, including PLN 109.5 million in cash reserves and equivalents, providing a solid foundation for its transition from indie developer to a producer of larger-scale titles.
The primary strategic focus during this period was the advancement of a multi-project development pipeline, including Frostpunk 2, The Alters, and Project 8. Investment in intangible assets rose to PLN 77.5 million, reflecting a 63.55% increase in development spending. To support this growth, the company expanded its headcount toward a target of 250 employees and increased its publishing commitments. Strategic equity investments were also finalized, including a 40% stake in Fool’s Theory and a significant investment in Starward Industries, aimed at securing a consistent release cycle of one major proprietary game and several third-party titles annually.
Operating expenses rose by nearly 52%, driven by higher royalty payments to third-party developers and a notable PLN 3.67 million donation to the Ukrainian Red Cross. Despite these costs and a revised weighted average cost of capital reflecting broader market risks, the company remains highly liquid and self-funded. With a strong export-led model and partnerships with major industry players like Microsoft and Valve, the firm is positioned to execute its long-term incentive scheme, which targets cumulative five-year revenues of PLN 656 million.