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New Indie Game Studio Goes Fully Remote and Cuts Fridays

Leads from Cities: Skylines and Life is Strange launched a new fully remote studio in Ireland with a 4-day workweek.

A new game studio called Day Off Interactive has officially stepped out of stealth. Founded in 2024, the studio has finally decided to share its plans publicly – the team wants to develop innovative strategy and simulation games.

Day Off Interactive

The team is led by Karoliina Korppoo (creative director) and Des Gayle (former producer on Life is Strange and Citizen Sleeper), alongside a six-person core team. Day Off Interactive operates as a fully remote studio, with members working from various parts of Europe.

"Day Off Interactive's core values include innovation through simulation, sustainable business growth, and community connection, fostering a welcoming and trusting environment for dialogue and idea sharing," wrote the team. "The team works 100 percent remotely and has adopted the four-day work week, in keeping with the brand name."

The studio is already crafting its first title, which will be announced later in 2025. Funding is reportedly sourced from angel investors, but they didn't disclose specific amounts or backers.

The studio aims to adopt a 4-day workweek as part of its culture, seeking a healthier and more sustainable approach to game development.

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  • Anonymous user

    Re: Previous 2 comments: Your billionaire overlords thank you for your support to their cause!

    The solution is pretty simple: scope to fit 4 days, voila! Enjoy refreshed & energized workers & coworkers! 👍

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    Anonymous user

    ·3 months ago·
  • Anonymous user

    This is great! So happy companies are starting to treat their employees with dignity.

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    Anonymous user

    ·3 months ago·
  • Anonymous user

    Good luck to them! It's a great initiative! 4-day week is an interesting concept, but I hope no company will ever be forced by the government to adopt it. It's sth that everybody should decide for themselves.

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    Anonymous user

    ·3 months ago·
  • Anonymous user

    I believe the concept has potential, but it's uncertain whether companies will absorb the associated costs without some form of compromise. A more plausible outcome might involve extending the workday by an additional two hours within a four-day workweek to offset the reduction in total hours.

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    Anonymous user

    ·3 months ago·

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