BUCK expands the award-winning animation studio with new game dev branch alongside The Electric State: Kid Cosmo launch

If you were as blown away by the animation in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse as I was, and found yourself wondering what you've been doing with your life while studios like BUCK consistently deliver masterpieces (think Love, Death + Robots and Secret Level), you'll be thrilled to learn that this award-winning animation and design powerhouse is now venturing into game development.

BUCK has officially launched its new game development branch, BUCK Games, coinciding with the release of Netflix Games' The Electric State: Kid Cosmo. This game, which is intricately tied to the film, marks an exciting new chapter for BUCK. However, this isn't their first rodeo in the gaming world; they previously released the colorful roguelite puzzler Let’s! Revolution!. With over two decades of experience in animation and design, and a client list that includes giants like Apple, Riot Games, and Microsoft, BUCK is poised to bring the same high-quality standards to their mobile game offerings.

Michael Highland, Creative Director of BUCK Games, shared his thoughts on the project: “Developing a game connected to a larger world was a new challenge, and demanded adaptability and ingenuity from our team. We set out with an ambitious, unconventional vision, and our partners pushed us to make it the best version possible.”

While you wait for more from BUCK Games, you can dive into The Electric State: Kid Cosmo on Netflix, or explore other top Netflix games if you're curious. To stay in the loop with all the latest updates, join the community on BUCK's official Twitter page, visit their website for more information, or take a moment to watch the embedded clip above to soak in the vibes and visuals of their work.