The director of Returnal opens the studio Cosmic Division to create a new single-player series entirely devoted to gameplay.

New Start for Harry Kruger: From Housemarque to Cosmic Division

Stage Event Departure from Housemarque 2023 Harry Kruger (lead developer of Returnal and Nex Machina) left the Finnish studio where he worked for almost 15 years. Among his achievements is the creation of the sci‑fi action *Saros*, exclusive to PS5.

Creation of a New Company
After leaving, Kruger founded the gaming studio Cosmic Division in Helsinki and became its CEO.

Mission of Cosmic Division
The studio intends to leverage its long experience creating award‑winning action games while opening new horizons through fresh themes, ideas, and talent. The first project *Cosmic Division* is already working on a debut game for PC and consoles: a single‑player shooter/action with “unapologetic focus on gameplay” and “powerful emotional resonance.” It will be an original IP.

Financial Support
The studio received funding for the initial stages of development but is currently actively seeking investors, partners, and highly qualified specialists.

> *“I am immensely grateful to Housemarque for our joint journey that laid the foundations for our new studio. We are proud of what we have achieved, but we do not rest on our laurels,”* — Kruger said in a press release.

Thus, Harry Kruger continues his career in the gaming industry, now as founder and head of a company ready for new challenges and innovations.