Virtuos, a global leader in video game development, has acquired Los Angeles-based Beyond-FX. This move not only enhances Virtuos’ real-time VFX offerings but also reinforces its commitment to the growth and development of Beyond-FX’s talent pool and global client services.
Beyond-FX, established by Keith Guerrette in 2015, is renowned for its expertise in real-time VFX for top-tier AAA games, boasting a decorated team of 39 artists. Their portfolio includes contributions to over 100 projects, such as 2XKO, Mortal Kombat 1, and The Callisto Protocol.
Post-acquisition, Beyond-FX will retain Keith Guerrette as General Manager. Guerrette, an acclaimed VFX artist with notable work on The Last of Us and Uncharted, also founded RealtimeVFX.com, a community for VFX professionals. He emphasizes Beyond-FX’s commitment to integrating with developers globally and shaping the future of game co-development alongside Virtuos.
Dennis Cooper, Virtuos’ Regional Director of North America, lauds the acquisition, highlighting the shared dedication to innovation and education between Beyond-FX and Virtuos. The partnership aims to enhance service offerings in North America, Virtuos’ largest market.
The acquisition is part of Virtuos’ strategic global expansion, which includes new studios in Tokyo and engineering hubs in Warsaw and Prague, positioning it as a frontrunner in external game development.