Virtuos acquires VFX outfit Beyond-FX

15.03.2024 - 12:23 / pcgamesinsider.biz

Games outsourcing company Virtuos has bought visual effects studio Beyond-FX.

No figure has been placed on the deal. Los Angeles-based Beyond-FX was founded back in 2015 by Keith Guerrette (pictured) and has worked on blockbuster IP including Mortal Kombat, Valorant, Call of Duty and Riot Games' upcoming 2XKO fighting game.

“Beyond-FX’s goal today, as it was when we started nearly a decade ago, is to give developers worldwide access to the industry’s best craft and technical VFX artists who work collaboratively as fully integrated members of our clients’ teams," Guerrette said.

"With this vision, we’ve evolved from a small boutique studio in Los Angeles to a multinational business that supports developers across the Americas and Europe. That evolution continues as we are thrilled to have joined Virtuos. We’ll continue delivering groundbreaking work and fostering exceptional relationships with clients around the world, leveraging Virtuos’ global expertise and network of talented studios.”

“What’s even more exciting is our shared vision with Virtuos of shaping the future of co-development in gaming. In collaboration with Virtuos’ passionate teams, Beyond-FX will help define a new industry standard focused on providing quality services through strong partnerships, efficiency through flexible collaboration, and the creation of great games by pushing the artistic boundaries of what’s possible in game engines.”

Virtuos' North American regional director Dennis Cooper added: “We greatly appreciate the addition of Beyond-FX to Virtuos. Keith and his team are undisputedly passionate about their craft and like us, are heavily invested in education and developing new technologies. Together with Beyond-FX, our teams at CounterPunch and Virtuos Montreal, we look forward to expanding and deepening the services we offer to our valued partners in North America, our largest market to date.”