LightSpeed Studios is a global game development studio headquartered in Shenzhen, China and operating under Tencent Games. Founded in 2008, the studio has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres, reaching more than 4 billion registered users worldwide. The company maintains regional operations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, including dedicated studios in Los Angeles and Japan led by game director Hideaki Itsuno.
The studio is best known for co-developing PUBG MOBILE with KRAFTON, Inc., a tactical tournament-style game with 400 million monthly active users globally. LightSpeed Studios specialises in mobile and cross-platform gaming, multiplayer experiences, narrative design and competitive gaming ecosystems. The company emphasises cutting-edge technology and immersive gameplay design across diverse genres.
LightSpeed Studios is building the LIGHTSPEED Universe, a gaming ecosystem designed to connect players and developers worldwide. The studio aims to deliver next-generation gaming experiences across multiple devices and genres, combining compelling narratives with advanced technology to advance the art and science of game development.
