Rocksteady Studios

Rocksteady

Rocksteady Studios

Company type	Subsidiary
Industry	Video game industry
Founded	2004
Founders	Sefton Hill, Jamie Walker
Key people	Sefton Hill (Creative Director), Jamie Walker (Studio Director)
Parent	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Rocksteady Studios is a British video game developer based in London, England. The company was founded in 2004 by Sefton Hill and Jamie Walker. Rocksteady is best known for developing the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham series.

History

Rocksteady Studios was established in 2004 by Sefton Hill and Jamie Walker, both of whom had extensive experience in the video game industry. The studio's first game, Urban Chaos: Riot Response, was released in 2006 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.

In 2009, Rocksteady released Batman: Arkham Asylum, which received widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards. The success of Arkham Asylum led to the development of several sequels, including Batman: Arkham City (2011), Batman: Arkham Knight (2015), and Batman: Arkham VR (2016).

In 2010, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment acquired a majority stake in Rocksteady Studios, making it a subsidiary of the company.

Games Developed

• Urban Chaos: Riot Response (2006)
• Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009)
• Batman: Arkham City (2011)
• Batman: Arkham Knight (2015)
• Batman: Arkham VR (2016)
• Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (TBA)

Awards and Recognition

Rocksteady Studios has received numerous awards for its work on the Batman: Arkham series, including BAFTA awards and Game Developers Choice Awards. The studio is widely regarded as one of the leading developers in the video game industry.

See Also

• Batman: Arkham series
• Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
• Sefton Hill
• Jamie Walker