This is one of those rare moments when, within the first minute of playing a game, you know it has something special. We are delighted to announce PixCapital’s investment in ZeDrimeTim (ZDT Studio), a French independent studio bridging the gap between gaming and cinema. Led by veterans of the gaming and visual animation industries, ZDT is also supported by Konami to publish their upcoming game: Darwin’s Paradox.
About ZDT :
The studio has been founded by gaming and VFX veterans with a clear vision: merge emotional storytelling, animation-grade visual design, and accessible gameplay into interactive experiences that resonate well beyond their original genre.
Darwin’s Paradox, their upcoming first game, is a narrative-driven comedy adventure centred on a quirky octopus torn from the ocean and trapped in a vast and mysterious industrial complex. Darwin has already captivated players with its first trailer, reaching over 1.1 million views on YouTube. With cutting-edge visuals, clever humour, and a gameplay blending 2D platformer and environmental puzzles, the game offers a fresh take on the genre which is equally fun to play and watch.
Why we invested:
ZDT Studio is a compact team of talents gathering experienced leaders from both the gaming and animation industries: Romuald Capron, former Studio Director of Arkane Lyon; Mika Tanguy, nominated at the Cesars for his work in VFX; Gilles Aujard, a 3D design veteran; and Cédric Lagarrigue, former CEO at Focus Entertainment, who published hits like A Plague Tale and Trackmania. This blend of technical production and visual effects expertise results in an experience that resembles a Pixar movie turned into a game. Thanks to their astounding craftsmanship, we believe ZDT Studio has the potential to create brandable, narratively contained universes capable of becoming iconic franchises.
We cannot wait for you to play this gem.
