Starbreeze AB (publ) is a Swedish independent developer, publisher, and distributor of PC and console video games targeting a global market. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Stockholm, with studios in Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris, and London, the company specializes in action-packed, replayable titles emphasizing cooperative multiplayer experiences and Games as a Service models. It operates through segments including Game Sales, 3rd Party Publishing, Licenses, and Other, employing around 189 people from diverse nationalities. Best known for owning and developing the PAYDAY franchise—the world's premier heist simulator—Starbreeze supports long-term player engagement via its Nebula platform, continuous updates, DLCs, and community interactions. The company also publishes third-party titles like Roboquest and The Tribe Must Survive, and develops new cooperative projects such as one based on Dungeons & Dragons. With over 25 years in the industry, Starbreeze plays a pivotal role in the electronic gaming and multimedia sector, focusing on high lifetime value content, multiplayer innovation, and expanding its reach through licensing, franchising, and work-for-hire deals across Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond.