Relic unveils new studio

As previously reported by Daily Hive, Relic Entertainment remains one of the oldest gaming companies in Vancouver. Its 20-year run is a rare hallmark in a space that has seen the shuttering of many mid-sized gaming studios over the years. Sitting at just under 250 staff, the company plans to grow steadily to a headcount of 330 over the next five years. This year alone, Relic has added over 50 people.

“We don’t have any plans to stop anytime soon,” Relic Entertainment COO, Heidi Eaves, told Daily Hive in a sit-down interview.

“The barrier for us isn’t the space, it’s how competitive the industry is.”

Eaves recognizes that there is a vibrant video game industry in Vancouver, and competition for experienced technical workers can also extend into other industries. While local and US companies are starting to build an incredible tech hub, “right now there simply aren’t enough people to go around.”

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