Studio
Nightshift is a Texas-based studio focused on deep systems and cinematic atmosphere.
Founded in 2025, we pair technical craftsmanship with bold art direction to build player-driven worlds. Our workflows are tuned for Unreal Engine, real-time iteration, and obsessive polish.
What we value
- Systems that create emergent stories, not scripted answers.
- Worlds that feel lived in, layered, and slightly dangerous.
- Progression that rewards mastery without losing tension.
Toolkit
We build with industry standard tools and a custom pipeline for rapid iteration.
- Unreal Engine, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code.
- Blender, Adobe Creative Suite, Substance Suite.
- Quadspinner Gaea, iClone, Character Creator.
How we operate
Small team, clear focus. We prototype fast, test with intent, and polish the details that players notice.
Preproduction clarity
We validate gameplay loops early so every sprint builds toward the final experience.
Atmosphere pass
Lighting, materials, and sound are treated as a system, not a finish line.
Player-driven feel testing
We refine difficulty and pacing based on feeling, gameplay data, and feedback.
Websites
Fixed tiers for fast, modern builds with clean design and clear messaging.
