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Our values

Inclusivity

Inclusivity

We are committed to fighting social inequalities and promoting values of respect and living together.

Well-being and Mental Health

Well-being and Mental Health

Particular importance is given to the mental health and well-being of both players and collaborators.

Strong Ethics

Strong Ethics

Ethics is a core principle in the management of the studio. This is reflected in decisions and actions guided by strong moral principles, both in game development and in the studio's daily life.

Creativity and Innovation

Creativity and Innovation

Innovation is encouraged at all levels. Team members are motivated to express their creativity, not only in game development but also in solving everyday challenges.

Proximity and Collaboration

Proximity and Collaboration

All team members work together in the same space, fostering strong collaboration and synergy on a daily basis. This proximity facilitates communication and strengthens the bonds between team members.

Personal and Technical Development

Personal and Technical Development

The studio encourages the development of both technical and personal skills. Team members are encouraged to continuously learn and grow.

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Our story

Early beginnings, a personal project

Nico dreamed of creating a multiplayer adventure game where players build their own world. After 9 years of solo development in 2D, Jimmy joined him during the first lockdown and convinced him to switch to 3D. A year and a half later, VirtualSociety Online was born, a free and lightweight 16 MB game.

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virtualsociety in 2014
virtualsociety in 2021
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Starting over, full time

After VirtualSociety Online, player feedback showed enthusiasm for non-gendered characters and the game dynamics, but many were asking for more realistic characters, as well as a mobile and VR version. Web technologies limited these possibilities. Frustrated by these constraints, we decided to create a new game, free from these restrictions, on mobile and VR, using Unreal Engine.

virtualsociety in 2021

A decade of development

Throughout these years, several people have supported the development of the game. We would like to thank Nicolas Blin, who designed many objects for VirtualSociety Online during the 2D version, and Jean-Marc Debicky, who created several sound effects for VirtualSociety Online. Finally, we owe so much to the streamer JodieDreams, who has supported the project from the very beginning, for her kindness, unwavering support, and all the good cheer she brought us.

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virtualsociety in 2022
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The Birth of Cats & Foxes

At the end of 2022, Nico and Jimmy, newly minted PhDs in computer science, founded their video game startup. Supported by the Inria Startup Studio, they benefited from office space, a budget, and expert advice. Clélie, who had contributed to the game design of VirtualSociety Online, joined the team. Jimmy handles development and 3D modeling, while Nico manages development and communication.

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