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nDreams co-founder launches indie game and music studio Atmospheric
Former nDreams CEO and co-founder Patrick O'Luanaigh has launched a new independent entertainment company named Atmospheric. The studio, based in Woking, UK, will focus on creating original franchises that blend video games and music production, utilizing a purpose-built facility that houses both a professional recording studio and a game development environment. Atmospheric plans to reveal more about its initial projects later this year.
nDreams founder launches new studio Atmospheric to create "original IP across games and music"
Patrick O'Luanaigh, founder of VR studio nDreams, has launched a new independent entertainment company called Atmospheric. The studio aims to create original intellectual property across games and music, exploring innovative ways to integrate audio and narrative into immersive worlds. O'Luanaigh, who stepped down as CEO of nDreams in May 2025, is currently the sole employee and is self-funding the venture, with plans to seek a publishing partner next year.
nDreams announces restructuring with "significant" staff reduction, two studios closed
VR developer nDreams has announced a significant restructuring, including the closure of its Brighton-based Near Light studio and the Compass team, resulting in 78 jobs being at risk. The company's CEO, Tom Gillo, cited challenging market conditions for the painful decision, aiming to focus on the Elevation studio and XR R&D. This news follows similar reductions in VR investment from companies like Meta.
