After Pathfinder and One of the Best Warhammer 40,000 Games Ever Made, Owlcat’s Next Step Is to Top Them All — and It’s Grown to 600 People to Do It
Owlcat Games has grown to 600 employees, marking significant expansion from its founding. The developer initially gained recognition with 2018’s Pathfinder: Kingmaker, which proved successful enough to warrant a sequel. Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous followed in 2021, further establishing the studio’s reputation. The company then took a significant step by venturing into new intellectual property with 2023’s Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, a role-playing game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The game has been praised for its rich writing and substantial gameplay, positioning itself as a meaty entry in the RPG genre.
With three successful games building its reputation, Owlcat is now preparing its most ambitious project yet. The studio’s growth from a small independent team to 600 employees demonstrates the commercial success of its titles and reflects its expanding ambitions in the RPG market. The article suggests this next release will aim to surpass the achievements of both Pathfinder and Rogue Trader, solidifying Owlcat’s position as a major force in the role-playing game industry.