Sheffield games developer's annual results smash predictions

Sheffield computer game developer Sumo Digital has smashed predictions with a big leap in turnover despite the pandemic.
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The Brightside based company said turnover in 2020 was up 40 per cent to £68.9m.

Last year, the company launched or announced 12 games and bought US games developer Pipeworks and Lab42 in Leamington Spa.

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Total headcount increased to 1,043 at the year end, compared to 766 the year previous, despite pandemic restrictions

Carl Cavers, CEO Sumo Group plcCarl Cavers, CEO Sumo Group plc
Carl Cavers, CEO Sumo Group plc

So far this year, the firm has purchased PixelAnt Games in Wroclaw, Poland and won two BAFTAs for Sackboy A Big Adventure in March 2021.

The company has also launched Secret Mode, the Group's new publishing division, focused on bringing smaller games, developed either internally or by independent developers, to market.

Sumo is now working on more than 40 projects with 28 clients and says global demand for ‘quality premium content’ is constrained only by industry capacity.

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Carl Cavers, chief executive officer of Sumo Group, said: "2020 has been an extraordinary year for us in so many ways. Our people have responded brilliantly to the pandemic restrictions, delivering many fantastic games and winning some incredible awards, including two BAFTAs.

“We also completed a major acquisition in the US and generated financial results ahead of everyone's expectations.

"Achieving 3 Star Accreditation in the Best Companies Survey, announced in February 2021, was a massive achievement for the Group but we won't rest on our laurels. Attracting and retaining the best talent lie at the heart of our future growth plans and we will continue adapting and improving to make Sumo Group the best place to work in video games.”

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Thank you. Nancy Fielder, editor.

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