Who We Are
Condition Zero is a veteran-led, human-first game studio dedicated to crafting immersive, uncompromising digital worlds.
We believe the best games aren’t manufactured in boardrooms, but are instead built by creators that are empowered to prioritize their craft instead of overarching mandates.
We fuse high-fidelity, immersive narratives with a culture of radical individual autonomy. We craft experiences that honor the curiosity of our players and the heartbeats of our developers.
core values
Analog Integrity
We believe in the power of our creators. Condition Zero ensures that every line of code, brushstroke, and story beat is an intentional act of human creativity. We are Remote-Forever, trusting our crew members to master their own environments and honoring the life events that might happen outside of work.
Domain Guardians
We aren’t hiring gears for the machine to turn, but instead enlisting champions for their creative domains. We have replaced the more rigid job descriptions of our industry counterparts with Domain Ownership, where every crew member is a sovereign guardian of their craft. From a senior lead to a newer intern, everyone will be credited, everyone will be heard, and everyone is an individual with value.
Open Frequencies
Our belief is that developers are at their best when they are empowered to create within and outside of the studio. Whether it’s art, code, woodworking, metalworking, fabrication, or developing your own indie games, we believe a Restless Creative Spirit makes the entire team stronger. Your passion projects aren’t “conflicts of interest,” but the fuel for what we need when we come together to create.
Zero-Failure Protocol
At Condition Zero, you don’t have to struggle alone and in silence. We operate on a culture of Active Mentorship and radical transparency, so that when challenges arise, our crew can rally around you. You’re part of our Ship’s Manifest and once you’ve joined Condition Zero, we consider you part of that lineage forever.
Recharge Cycles
Making great art requires a fully charged battery. We value Flow States over Face Time, protecting your quiet hours to let your brilliance remain undisturbed. We firmly reject the industry norms of crunch and long work hours, in favor of prioritizing structured rest and post-milestone recovery. We aren’t here to simply ship a game, but to sustain the people who make them.
Tactile Immersion
We build games that you can feel. Our focus is on Physicality and Atmosphere, creating worlds that feel lived in, with texture that tells stories, characters and creatures that are reactive to your efforts. We don’t wish to chase trends, but instead wish to create enjoyable high-stakes experiences that stay with players long after they power off their consoles.