StoryMode LLC

StoryMode is a game development studio based in Warsaw that specializes in co-development for AA and AAA projects. The studio embeds directly into client teams as engineers, tech artists, and porting specialists, handling gameplay systems, optimization, shaders, and multi-platform delivery. They hold official Nintendo Switch and PlayStation DevKits and have contributed to shipped titles including Batman: Arkham Knight, Mortal Kombat 1, and Warhammer Age of Simgarr: Storm Grounds.

Services and capabilities

StoryMode's core offering is co-development support for console and mobile games. They focus on complex engineering work, tech art pipelines, and porting across PS5, Xbox, Mac, and mobile platforms. The studio works with both Unreal Engine 5 and Unity. Specific technical areas include gameplay systems development, shader work, and multi-platform optimization. Their positioning centers on solving technical bottlenecks so game teams can focus on creative vision.

The studio has demonstrated capability in live multiplayer game support. For one client, they took over multiplayer server functionality, fixing issues, detecting and preventing hackers, and monitoring server performance. They've also managed large-scale enterprise projects outside pure game development—notably managing significant portions of Ikonospace, a VR platform for architects.

Notable work

Clients and projects named in their materials include Bullet Force and Forward Assault (multiplayer server work), Batman: Arkham Knight, Mortal Kombat 1, and Warhammer Age of Simgarr: Storm Grounds. One client reported that StoryMode secured first-party certifications on time and impressed with how quickly the team integrated into their development process. Another partner has worked with StoryMode for three years on large-scale enterprise projects for major real estate developers in Dubai. A third client credits StoryMode as a long-term partner in creating digital versions of board games.

How they work

StoryMode integrates directly into client teams rather than operating as a separate vendor. Team members embed as engineers, tech artists, or porting specialists depending on project needs. Clients have noted the studio's ability to integrate quickly into existing development processes. The studio supports projects across all development stages, from planning through post-production, and accepts inquiries across mobile, PC/Mac, and console platforms.

Team and credentials

The studio holds Nintendo Switch and PlayStation DevKits, indicating official partnerships with Nintendo and PlayStation. Specific team size, founding year, and individual team member names are not detailed in available materials, though one client interaction mentions "Pavel and his team," suggesting a named leadership structure.