Secret Mode has opened a new development studio in Sheffield, with the team beginning work on Escape the Backrooms and Chained Together as the publisher expands its internal development capabilities.
UK publisher Secret Mode has announced the opening of a brand-new development studio in Sheffield, marking an important step in the company's continued growth.
The new studio has been established to support Secret Mode's expanding portfolio of internally managed games, with work beginning on Escape the Backrooms and Chained Together.
Since launching in 2020, Secret Mode has built a reputation for publishing a diverse range of indie titles, helping bring unique games to players across PC and consoles.
By opening its own development studio, the company is taking a more active role in supporting and growing its internal projects.
Building an internal development team gives Secret Mode greater control over production, long-term support, and the future direction of selected games within its portfolio.
Sheffield has long been recognised as one of the UK's key game development hubs, home to a thriving community of developers and studios.
Secret Mode's decision to establish its new team in the city further strengthens the region's reputation as an important centre for game development.
The move also reflects a wider trend within the industry, with publishers increasingly investing in in-house development capabilities alongside traditional publishing partnerships.
Rather than focusing solely on external projects, companies are looking to build internal expertise that can help support existing games and develop new opportunities in the future.
For Secret Mode, the new studio represents more than just expansion - it's an investment in the long-term future of the business and its catalogue of games.
As work gets underway on its first projects, the Sheffield studio will become another welcome addition to the UK's ever-growing games industry.
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