ETIDOS

ETIDOS is a Spanish video game development studio founded in 2007 by former employees of Electronic Arts, including former CEO of EA Spain, José Luis García. The company is based in Madrid, Spain, and specializes in the development of action-adventure and role-playing games, often incorporating historical themes and open-world gameplay.

The studio gained prominence with the release of Assassin’s Creed II (2009), a major expansion of the Assassin’s Creed franchise developed in collaboration with Ubisoft. ETIDOS contributed to the game’s Italian setting, character designs, and narrative elements, though Ubisoft retained primary creative control. Following this success, ETIDOS continued to work with Ubisoft on subsequent Assassin’s Creed titles, including Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (2010) and Assassin’s Creed: Revelations (2011), refining the series’ open-world mechanics and storytelling.

Beyond Assassin’s Creed, ETIDOS has explored other projects, though its output has been relatively limited compared to larger studios. The studio’s work often emphasizes historical accuracy, immersive environments, and player agency, reflecting its roots in narrative-driven game design. ETIDOS has also experimented with indie projects, though most remain unreleased or under development.

The company has faced challenges in maintaining visibility outside its collaborations with major franchises. Despite this, ETIDOS remains recognized for its technical expertise and contributions to the gaming industry, particularly in open-world design and historical reenactment. Its work continues to influence modern action-adventure games, though it operates primarily as a subcontractor rather than an independent publisher.