Independent French developer Quantic Dream has announced they’ve launched a new studio in Montreal, Canada.

The new studio is being led by former Eidos Montreal boss Stephane D’Astous, who is filling the spot as their general manager. Project lead and designer on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Yohan Cazaus is joining D’Astous as the gameplay director for their new and upcoming projects.

“The opening of Quantic Dream Montreal is an important step in our development,” explains Guillaume de Fondaumière, Co-CEO of Quantic Dream and Chairman of Quantic Dream Montreal. “The implementation of several new projects leads us to engage a major recruitment program for 2021 in all disciplines. Quantic Dream is opening a new office in Montreal to quickly build a ‘human-sized’ team, made up of experts from the region. We plan to recruit most of the team this year with the creation of approximately 50 positions by the end of 2021.”

“It is a great pleasure for me to join Quantic Dream and to found this new studio in Montreal,” declares Stéphane D’Astous, General Manager of Quantic Dream Montreal. ”Quantic Dream’s productions stand out in many ways and in particular for their high level of quality. Our goal is to attract experienced talent at Quantic Dream Montreal, from Canada and the United States, and in particular designers, programmers and animators, who will work closely with our teams in Paris to develop AAA titles on PC and next-generation consoles.”

“Quantic Dream has been relying on the talent of its teams for 24 years, women and men from all walks of life, passionate about their work and creating innovative interactive experiences,” says David Cage, CEO of Quantic Dream and Creative Director. “By establishing a presence in Montreal, we want to continue to advance our studio by accessing the exceptional talents that are here, and by proposing different and ambitious projects.”