Jumpship Co-Founder Reclaims Studio from Thunderful
By Dino Patti has also secured shares in Viewfinder creator Unhappy Owl Studios
Jumpship co-founder Dino Patti has reacquired the studio after layoffs at Thunderful last November, along with securing shares in Viewfinder creator Unhappy Owl Studios.
Patti and Chris Olsen established Jumpship in 2017 to transform its action-adventure title Somerville into a recognized intellectual property. The studio was acquired by Thunderful in 2022 following the game’s release. Olsen left Jumpship shortly thereafter.
Patti assumed a role as a strategic advisor for Thunderful during this period.
After the reacquisition, Patti is now preparing to redirect Jumpship “in an innovative direction.”
“I can’t reveal too much just yet, but I sincerely feel the current investment and publishing landscape has stagnated,” he remarked. “It requires a total transformation to better support skilled game developers and, most significantly, the players.”
Patti further stated: “Jumpship has always focused on pushing the limits of emotions, storytelling, and innovation.