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Moscow Launches $70K+ Sq Meter Video Game & Animation Hub
2 Dec
Summary
- Moscow's new video game and animation cluster aims to boost domestic content.
- The cluster offers a full-cycle ecosystem for game and animation development.
- Phase two, opening in 2026, will expand the hub with specialized media infrastructure.
Moscow's ambition to become a global leader in digital content creation has taken a significant leap with the inauguration of its Video Game and Animation cluster. Mayor Sergey Sobyanin inaugurated the first phase of this creative hub, designed to foster a thriving domestic industry and reduce reliance on foreign video games and animation. The cluster offers state-of-the-art infrastructure and a favorable tax environment to support creators.
This ambitious project integrates the full cycle of game and animation development, providing crucial support for companies from initial creation to market penetration, both domestically and internationally. The initial 55,000 sq m space has welcomed 41 resident companies, including prominent Russian game developers and animation studios. Partners from leading Russian IT firms are also involved, offering technological expertise and support.
Further expansion is planned, with the second phase set to open in 2026. This expansion will add over 70,000 sq m of specialized space for media and animation, including advanced facilities like a data processing center and virtual production studios. This will solidify the cluster's position as a unique, globally competitive ecosystem for the digital entertainment industry.
