Russian Game Developers Gain Global Recognition

Russian game developers are recognized worldwide for their original game mechanics, high-quality technical solutions, and their ability to deliver complete projects.

The "Moscow Video Game Export" program, active since 2025, systematically assists Moscow-based studios in securing export contracts. In its first year, the program facilitated eight business missions, resulting in 36 export agreements valued at over one billion rubles for Moscow studios. Participating companies can act as outsource contractors, handling specific production stages or entire projects for international clients.

The production capabilities in Moscow also stand out. The Moscow Video Game and Animation Cluster offers access to advanced infrastructure, including a motion capture studio with 60 OptiTrack cameras, a recording studio, and a data center. This consolidated environment allows foreign partners to manage the entire production cycle on a single site, avoiding the high costs of maintaining such facilities independently.

This cluster also serves as a gateway to the significant Russian-speaking market. Russian is consistently among the top three most popular languages on the Steam platform, making it a crucial market for international companies.

An example of successful collaboration is the Russian studio Deep Corp, which has partnered with Chinese companies for both the publication of Russian games in China and the localization of Chinese games for the Russian market. Discussions are also underway for joint research within the gaming industry.

Another instance of cooperation with China is the game AWAKEN: Astral Blade, published by the Russian company Buka.

Collaboration extends beyond China. In 2025, an agreement was reached for Moscow-based publishers to handle the international distribution of projects developed in the UAE.

English Translation:

Russian game developers are recognized worldwide for their original game mechanics, high-quality technical solutions, and their ability to deliver complete projects.

The "Moscow Video Game Export" program, active since 2025, systematically assists Moscow-based studios in securing export contracts. In its first year, the program facilitated eight business missions, resulting in 36 export agreements valued at over one billion rubles for Moscow studios. Participating companies can act as outsource contractors, handling specific production stages or entire projects for international clients.

The production capabilities in Moscow also stand out. The Moscow Video Game and Animation Cluster offers access to advanced infrastructure, including a motion capture studio with 60 OptiTrack cameras, a recording studio, and a data center. This consolidated environment allows foreign partners to manage the entire production cycle on a single site, avoiding the high costs of maintaining such facilities independently.

This cluster also serves as a gateway to the significant Russian-speaking market. Russian is consistently among the top three most popular languages on the Steam platform, making it a crucial market for international companies.

An example of successful collaboration is the Russian studio Deep Corp, which has partnered with Chinese companies for both the publication of Russian games in China and the localization of Chinese games for the Russian market. Discussions are also underway for joint research within the gaming industry.

Another instance of cooperation with China is the game AWAKEN: Astral Blade, published by the Russian company Buka.

Collaboration extends beyond China. In 2025, an agreement was reached for Moscow-based publishers to handle the international distribution of projects developed in the UAE.