Keywords Studios plc is an Irish company specializing in providing a broad range of creative and technology-enabled services to the global video games and entertainment industries. Founded in 1998 by Giorgio Guastalla and Teresa Luppino, the company originated by offering localization services for business software before expanding its focus to the video game sector.
Keywords Studios operates globally, employing over 13,000 people across more than 70 studios in 26 countries, enabling it to service major gaming publishers with a comprehensive suite of post-production and development services including audio development, quality assurance testing, localization, game development, marketing, player engagement, accessibility, and content globalization.
The company prides itself on a client-centric approach, acting as an extension of its clients’ teams and leveraging a collaborative global network to maintain agility in the fast-changing gaming industry. Keywords Studios emphasizes innovation, inclusivity, and transparency as core leadership principles.
Keywords Studios completed its initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange in 2013 and has since grown through multiple acquisitions of other studios, such as Certain Affinity, Blindlight, and Climax Studios. Its headquarters are located at Whelan House in the South County Business Park of Leopardstown, Ireland.
In 2024, the company was acquired by a consortium led by EQT AB, marking a new chapter in its ownership while continuing to drive growth and provide strategic opportunities for its partners. Keywords Studios serves a global clientele, partnering with most of the world’s top 25 gaming publishers, delivering integrated services that allow clients to focus on creating immersive gaming experiences.