Digital Extremes

Digital Extremes is a Canadian video game developer based in London, Ontario, founded in 1993 by James Schmalz. The company gained early recognition with the shareware hit *Epic Pinball* and co-created the influential *Unreal* series in collaboration with Epic Games, which includes titles like *Unreal Tournament* and *Unreal Championship*. These games have collectively sold over 10-15 million units worldwide. Today, Digital Extremes is best known for *Warframe*, a free-to-play online action game that has achieved significant success and a large player base. The company employs over 450 staff and fosters a creative studio culture focused on innovation and collaboration. Digital Extremes develops games primarily for PC and consoles, emphasizing high-quality graphics and community engagement. Its commitment to a community-first approach allows them to actively involve players in shaping game development and updates.

Computer Games London, Canada Founded 1993 ~422 employees

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Employees
422
+3.9% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$82.9K
Revenue ~$35M
12-month attrition
9.2%
Tech: 14.1%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
2
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Digital Extremes went from 380 employees in Jul 2023 to 422 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 36 people joined, 4 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other241
Engineering65
Design44
Marketing30
Success14
Operations12
HR9
Finance5

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Digital Extremes FAQ

How many employees does Digital Extremes have?

Digital Extremes has about 422 employees, up 3.9% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

What is Digital Extremes's revenue per employee?

Digital Extremes makes about $83K in revenue per employee, based on $35M annual revenue and 422 employees.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 21 Oct 2026.