CRPGs (computer role-playing games) are a genre that has a resurgence over the last few years, selling over 80 million copies from only a few different titles. Their main selling point is the ability for a player to make story and gameplay decisions that the game reacts to. At their best, they allow for each player to have a unique journey through the game.

As one of the most complex types of games to make due to their interdependent systems and branching narratives, they require a specialized and experienced team to pull them off. Many have tried and not always succeeded. Our founding members not only have decades of experience making CRPGs and Immersive sims, but love these genres and want to create experiences that aren’t being served in the existing market.

Our credits include Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines, Alpha Protocol, Dead State, Dreams, Void Bastards, Mandragora, and God of war: Ragnarok.

Since 2020, our Game Director, Brian Mitsoda, has witnessed unwavering support from his fans. Online forums such as twitter and reddit are filled with their desire for him to create an original, mature-rated RPG. The Scarlet Bureau was founded to fulfill this demand and develop the games these fans have been eagerly anticipating.

We are currently at work on a real world AA CRPG and in the early planning stages of an urban fantasy AA game. As We are based in Dundee, Scotland, our production costs are much lower than games being developed in the US, canada, and england. We also provide contract narrative services to other game studios and have also consulted on several titles.

We are currently looking for long-term investment in the studio. If you are interested, please drop us a line on the contact page.

For more information on the chronically undervalued CRPG market, here is a talk given by studio founder Brian mitsoda for Scottish Games Talks live: