Hi-Rez Studios

Develops free-to-play competitive video games

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

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About Hi-Rez Studios

Hi-Rez Studios develops free-to-play video games that are accessible to a wide audience. Their games, such as SMITE, Paladins, and Rogue Company, generate revenue through in-game purchases, allowing players to enjoy the games at no cost while offering optional enhancements. The company focuses on a "games as a service" model, continuously updating their titles based on player feedback to maintain engagement and community involvement. Hi-Rez Studios differentiates itself by actively seeking player input through events and councils, fostering a strong community around their games. Their goal is to create enjoyable gaming experiences while maintaining a positive company culture and engaging in charitable initiatives.

Alpharetta, GeorgiaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
GamingIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Care - Every party needs a good healer. Hi-Rez makes sure you and your family have a great one. With lots of great, competitive options to help suit individual needs and lots of extra resources just a call away, we’ve got your back.
Competitive 401(k) - The tax-qualified, defined-contribution pension account defined in subsection 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code sounds scary to even think about, but Hi-Rez makes adulting easy. We’ll help you invest in future you by matching retirement fund contributions, even if it seems a ways away.
Free lunch and snacks - We provide the fuel you need to get the job done with regularly catered on-site meals from a wide variety of tasty restaurants. For second breakfasts, elevenses or third afternoon snacks, there are a ton of healthy choices and sinfully tasty options in our on-site Marketplace.
Training Reimbursement - Working towards your career goals shouldn’t conflict with your job. We offer reimbursement for qualifying education and training programs, so you can prepare yourself for greater challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities within the company. Level up your abilities while working full-time. It's essentially an AFK idle game, but IRL. Basically git gud 4 free.
Maternity/Paternity Leave - The guardians need support. Hi-Rez Studios helps members of our work family take care of their families, offering 12 weeks of paid maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave.
Dog/Tiny Human Care - No matter the species of your beloved children, we help give you peace of mind while you’re at work with discounted child and/or dog daycare at two top-notch facilities within walking distance of our office.
Paid Volunteer Time - We strive to give back to our community and we encourage our staff to do the same. Employees are allowed to take time off each year to participate in qualified charity work. Plus, the company will match qualified charitable contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 USD (or £750) per employee per calendar year.
All the Learning - Are you an artist? Take part in our monthly life drawing sessions, or study up with a free Gnomon Workshop subscription. Programmer? Check out our GDC Vault subscription. And no matter what your specialty is, you can learn more about how different departments within Hi-Rez Studios work at our monthly lunch-and-learns.
Buff Bucks - Get $100 a month to level up your wellness with BUFF Bucks. Gym memberships, yoga classes, dumbbells, however you stay healthy, Buff Bucks can help you do it.
Swag! Discounts! - Wanna rep our games? Easy peasy -- we’ll give you free shirts and kick-butt discounts on all SMITE/Paladins merch. Oh, and about those discounts… if you like amusement parks, movies, shows, or travelling, we’ve got a bit of an employee hook-up.

Risks

Closure of Rogue Company on Switch may reduce player base and revenue.
Paid Founders Packs for SMITE 2 could lead to community backlash.
Transition to Unreal Engine 5 for SMITE 2 may face technical challenges.

Differentiation

Hi-Rez Studios excels in free-to-play games with strong community engagement.
The company uses player feedback to continuously update and improve its games.
Hi-Rez Studios emphasizes diversity and positive company culture in its operations.

Upsides

SMITE 2's announcement has generated significant excitement and anticipation among players.
Cross-platform play trends align with Hi-Rez Studios' focus on accessibility.
The growing popularity of esports offers expansion opportunities for Hi-Rez Studios.