BUCK Expands Animation Studio, Launches Game Dev Branch with The Electric State: Kid Cosmo

If, like me, the stunning animation in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse left you in awe and questioning your life choices 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 company is now venturing into game development.

BUCK has officially launched its new game development branch, BUCK Games, coinciding with the debut of Netflix Games' The Electric State: Kid Cosmo. This interactive experience is intricately linked to the film, offering players a unique blend of storytelling and gameplay.

This isn't BUCK's first dive into gaming; they previously released the captivating roguelite puzzler Let’s! Revolution!. With over two decades of experience in animation and design, and clients like Apple, Riot Games, and Microsoft, BUCK is poised to bring the same high-quality innovation to their mobile game offerings.

Given their impressive portfolio, it's safe to anticipate that future releases from BUCK Games will maintain, if not exceed, the exceptional standards they've set in the animation world.

“Developing a game connected to a larger world was a new challenge, and demanded adaptability and ingenuity from our team,” says Michael Highland, Creative Director of BUCK Games. “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 explore The Electric State: Kid Cosmo on Netflix, or dive into other top Netflix games if you're curious. Stay updated with the latest developments by joining the community on the official Twitter page, visiting the official website for more information, or watching the embedded clip above to get a sense of the vibes and visuals.