Sledgehammer Games, developer for Call of duty Vanguard, have announced that they are opening a new studio in one of the UK’s leading game development hubs, Guildford. This latest addition will be Sledgehammer Games’ 4th studio, having been founded in Foster City in 2009. The developer now has studios in 4 countries and 3 continents.

Sledgehammer Games Guildford will work alongside teams in Foster City, Melbourne and Toronto to “support Call of Duty: Vanguard’s Live Seasons as well as future projects we have planned for the years ahead.”

Speaking in a press release, Sledgehammer Guildford’s General Manager Liz Wyle praised the area for its industry heritage and “top-tier talent.”

“Guildford has a long history of video game development, and as a result, there’s a lot of top-tier talent and an existing game dev community there and in the surrounding towns. We’re also an easy reverse commute in from London, which has a huge talent pool.”

Sledgehammer Games COO Andy Wilson expressed his excitement for the recent expansion. Wilson also hopes that Sledgehammer Games can help current and upcoming developers by “providing pathways” into the industry.

“I’m just really excited to bring our studio brand to the UK, along with the incredible franchise we get to work on. It’s another opportunity to do our own small part to grow the industry, in a place where there’s a huge number of talented developers. As we have done in our other locations, we will be looking to build partnerships with schools and universities to help nurture and grow the next generation of talent. It’s not just about finding people who already work in the industry, it’s about providing pathways for those who are looking to get in. I remember that daunting feeling very well and it makes me happy to be providing opportunity, especially as we emerge from a historic pandemic.”

If you’re interested in joining Sledgehammer Game’s team in Guildford, the studio have posted various job openings, which include positions in art, level design and engineering.