Rockstar expanding Toronto studio

Rockstar Games is expanding its Toronto studio with a new, larger, custom-built facility in Oakville, Ontario supported by the state government, it has announced.

Over the next six months, Rockstar will move its 35-person Vancouver studio to the new facility, and will offer all members of Rockstar Vancouver the opportunity to join Rockstar Toronto or any other Rockstar studio.

“Expanding Rockstar Toronto and bringing our Canadian development talent together under one roof underscores our commitment to building world-class teams that can make the kind of groundbreaking entertainment experiences Rockstar Games is known for,” said Jennifer Kolbe, Vice President of Publishing and Operations for Rockstar Games. “We believe a single Canadian team will make for a powerful creative force on future projects. We plan to add more than 50 new positions to our combined Canadian team, and are pleased to be entering into this strategic partnership with the Ontario government.”

“Rockstar Games’ decision to expand its Toronto studio demonstrates the confidence in Ontario’s leading-edge digital gaming industry. By providing financial support and tax incentives to help companies grow, we maximize Ontario’s competitiveness in the global economy and support job creation,” said Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Innovation.