TL;DR, Drecom announced Drecom Creators Studio to back small creators with funding, marketing, and mixed media support. Applications are open and the studio will appear at BitSummit PUNCH; Drecom also said it will retain Wizardry trademark rights.

Drecom launched a new initiative for small game teams, opening Drecom Creators Studio with funding, marketing, and cross-media help. It matters because applications are live and the company clarified it still holds the Wizardry trademarks while preparing a BitSummit PUNCH showing. The program positions Drecom Creators Studio as a partner from development to long-term expansion.

Drecom also addressed confusion around Atari’s recent Wizardry deal, separating game rights from trademark ownership.

What Drecom Creators Studio is and why Drecom launched it

Drecom set up a new label built for compact teams and individual creators. The initiative, Drecom Creators Studio, promises hands-on help that extends beyond shipping a game. The company says it will nurture selected projects from development through long-term growth, addressing gaps that often stall promising work.

The move signals a publisher-style safety net without the weight of a traditional deal. By creating a dedicated Drecom indie game studio, the company can concentrate resources on small-scale ideas, test traction, and scale wins. The framing points to steady support for creators rather than one-off funding bursts.

Drecom outlined a support package that blends production guidance and go-to-market muscle. It includes sharing developmental knowledge, direct financial assistance, marketing, and mixed media expansion, with more to be defined. That bundle targets risk points for emerging teams, from early design choices to postlaunch audience building and brand activity.

• Mission: discover the potential of game titles and back them to market.
• Focus: small creators and compact teams that need structured backing.
• Scope: support for creators across development, release, and long-term expansion.
• Knowledge: mentoring and production know-how shared by Drecom staff.
• Funding: financial assistance to keep development moving.
• Marketing: campaign planning, asset support, and promotional coordination.
• Mixed media: expansion opportunities beyond the game, aligned with the project.
• Selection: projects are chosen by the company, based on internal review.
• Longevity: aims to sustain momentum after launch, not just reach it.
• Access: centralized under a single program for clearer communication.
• Goal: reduce friction so teams can focus on making better games.

How to apply to Drecom Creators Studio and the support available

Creators can submit to Drecom Creators Studio applications through the company’s website. Drecom confirmed that applications are open, though it did not publish selection criteria or timelines. The process is centralized online, signaling an intake channel meant to surface projects quickly and route them to the relevant review group.

Selected teams receive Drecom game creator support tailored to production and launch. The company lists developmental knowledge sharing, financial assistance, marketing, and mixed media expansion among the core offerings. The promise of financial assistance sits alongside mentorship, creating a package that addresses both cash flow and capability.

Expectations remain straightforward but sparse in detail. Drecom did not disclose eligibility rules, platform focus, or geographic scope in the announcement. The company indicates it will guide projects from development to long-term expansion, and will communicate specifics directly to creators after reviewing submissions.

• Where to apply: through Drecom’s official website, via an online form.
• Status: applications are open and being accepted now.
• Audience: small creators and teams seeking structured support.
• Support areas: developmental knowledge, financial assistance, marketing, mixed media expansion.
• Development: advice on planning, pipelines, and production tradeoffs.
• Funding: budget relief that helps stabilize milestones and staffing.
• Marketing: launch planning, audience targeting, and creative asset support.
• Mixed media: evaluation of cross-media opportunities tied to the project’s brand.
• Long-term: help aimed at sustaining engagement after release.
• Process specifics: Drecom has not posted timelines or selection criteria.

Drecom at BitSummit PUNCH and the Wizardry trademark clarification

Drecom will exhibit at Drecom BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto from May 22 to 24. The appearance aligns with the studio launch, positioning the company in front of developers and press during Japan’s leading indie showcase. Drecom did not announce its booth details or lineup, but the timing amplifies visibility for the new program.

On rights, Drecom addressed confusion after Atari’s acquisition news. The company stated that while Atari acquired complete and exclusive rights, including underlying IP, to the first five Wizardry games, Drecom continues to hold the domestic and international Wizardry trademark rights. It also said it has no intention of selling the trademarks or other rights it holds.

The clarification separates game rights from brand ownership. Atari Wizardry rights cover the original five titles and their underlying IP. Drecom retains the series trademarks and will manage the Wizardry IP brand moving forward.

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• Event: BitSummit PUNCH, Kyoto, May 22, 24.
• Exhibit: Drecom plans to participate as an exhibitor.
• Atari’s acquisition: rights to the first five Wizardry games.
• Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (1981).
• Wizardry II: The Knight of Diamonds (1982).
• Wizardry III: Legacy of Llylgamyn (1983).
• Wizardry IV: The Return of Werdna (1987).
• Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom (1988).
• Drecom’s stance: no plan to sell Wizardry trademark rights.
• Ongoing: Drecom manages the Wizardry IP brand domestically and internationally.

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Source: ANN