Blood Reaver’s Rise: Hell Byte Studios’ Journey from AIE to Industry

Join the AIE team as we speak with Hell Byte Studios founders Euan Wynne-Jone and Jackson Hole. After Graduating from AIE's Advanced Diploma program in 2023, Euan and Jackson established their studio in early 2024 alongside a team of 12 composed of fellow students from their 2023 cohort.

Fueled by a lifelong passion for heavy metal, dark fantasy and the occult, Hell Byte Studios is now developing their inaugural title 'Blood Reaver' a Dark-Fantasy Round-based First-person shooter!

Operating out of ACOLAB Adelaide, alongside with the support of US-based publisher Indie.io 'Blood Reaver' is looking towards early access release in 2025. Catch Blood Reaver at both PAX and SXSW this October in Melbourne and Sydney!

Join our livestream to explore their journey from studying game development to securing funding and progressing toward the release of their first major title. Engage in a live Q&A session and gain exclusive insights into the challenges and successes of establishing a professional game studio.