Chinese publisher NetEase Games has established BulletFarm, a new studio helmed by former Call of Duty boss David Vonderhaar.

The “organically hardcore” studio is a remote-first, AAA game studio headquartered in Los Angeles USA and is developing their first game: a “new and ambitious AAA game” built in Unreal Engine 5. It will be set in an “original universe with an emphasis on co-op gameplay.”

“Starting this new studio has given me a chance to step out of my comfort zone and try my hand at making something entirely new and different,” said David Vonderhaar, Studio Head at BulletFarm. “This is a departure from the games I’ve worked on, but one that showcases my passion for rich characters, precise mechanics, more intimate storytelling, and plenty of action. NetEase has provided us an incredible support structure to explore these new avenues and allow true freedom to begin building the concept and ideas for our game.”

NetEase Games president of global investments and partnerships Simon Zhu added, “NetEase Games is fully dedicated to giving BulletFarm the resources and support required to build this new first person experience. David’s leadership and the early collection of game development talent assembled at the studio is set to offer something truly unique for his existing fans along with a new audience.”