Video Game Development and Services Company PTW Opens Studio in Charleston, South Carolina

Expanding US Operations with a New 30,000 square-foot state-of-the-art Facility

CHARLESTON, South Carolina – December 5,  2024: PTW, a global game development and services provider for many of the industry’s largest publishers and studios, today announced the opening of its latest studio in Charleston, South Carolina. Its opening makes PTW the first gaming services company in the city, marking a pivotal moment for Charleston’s game development landscape. The company expects to create hundreds of local jobs for the Charleston area over the next few years. 

PTW Charleston will be led by Bernhard Rieder as Studio Head, reporting to Sebastien Bisch, Vice President of Operations for the Americas. Rieder will oversee day-to-day operations of the facility, leveraging Charleston’s vibrant tech ecosystem and the wealth of local talent it harbors. 

“To better serve our US-based partners, we understand the significance and importance of having a domestic QA solution; the synergies are invaluable. Charleston stood out as the ideal location – it’s a growing tech hub with the perfect blend of proximity and highly skilled talent,” said Sebastien Bisch, Vice President of Operations for the Americas. “PTW is excited to create a center of excellence for the industry within the vibrant Charleston community and we look forward to building a new flagship studio in the US.”

Nestled in the heart of Charleston, PTW’s new office boasts state-of-the-art amenities designed for next-gen testing and other gaming-related services. Expected to be ISO 27001 compliant by next year, the Charleston studio will provide an ideal environment for nurturing local talent and providing top-tier game development services to PTW’s clients, all from a secure facility. 

PTW continues its remarkable growth trajectory with the establishment of its fifth North American studio in Charleston, marking a significant milestone in the company’s US expansion efforts. Building upon the recent acquisition of Ghostpunch Games and its studio location in Fort Lauderdale, PTW’s continued growth underscores its position as a leading global player in the video game development industry.

For more information on the company and to see open career opportunities around the world, visit www.ptw.com.

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About PTW:

PTW is a global video game development and services provider, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest publishers, developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, player support, community management, localization, localization QA, audio production, and data collection. The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, Ghostpunch Games, and 1518 Studios. For more information, visit www.ptw.com 

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