Entertainment Software Association of Canada Welcomes Cloud Imperium Games Montréal to Its Membership
Toronto, ON – October 21, 2025 – The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) is pleased to announce that Cloud Imperium Games Montréal has joined the association as its newest member. The studio exemplifies Québec’s creativity and talent while further contributing to Canada’s position as a global leader in interactive entertainment.
Cloud Imperium Games Montréal is a key contributor to Cloud Imperium’s global network of AAA studios. The team is contributing to the development of Star Citizen, a groundbreaking multiplayer space simulation, while also helping finalize Squadron 42, a highly anticipated single-player game featuring a world-class cast. The Montréal studio works closely with Turbulent—a local company acquired by Cloud Imperium in 2023—on community engagement and ecommerce operations.
“Cloud Imperium Games Montréal reflects the creativity and expertise that make Canada a great place to develop video games. We’re pleased to welcome them as part of ESAC’s membership,” said Paul Fogolin, President & CEO of ESAC.
“Joining ESAC reflects our deep commitment to Québec’s creative excellence and Canada’s thriving video game ecosystem,” said Claire Buffet, VP Operations (Nord America), Cloud Imperium Games Montreal. “We are proud to contribute to the success of Canadian game development while collaborating with industry peers on key priorities for our community and players.”
The Montréal studio benefits from strong Québecois leadership at the global level, showcasing the province’s talent and reinforcing the city’s reputation as a cornerstone of the international games industry.
By joining ESAC, Cloud Imperium Games Montréal will help showcase Canadian creativity on the world stage while supporting efforts to advance innovation, develop talent, and ensure the industry’s continued success.
About the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC)
ESAC is the national voice of the video game industry in Canada. We work for our members – Behaviour Interactive, Codename Entertainment, Glu, EA, Epic Games, Eidos Montreal, Gameloft, Ubisoft, Kabam, Ludia, Microsoft, Nintendo, NetEase Games, Other Ocean Interactive, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Relic Entertainment, Roblox, Solutions 2 Go, WB Games, Take-Two Interactive, and Tencent –to ensure legal, regulatory and public affairs environment are favourable to long-term business development.
About Cloud Imperium Games Montréal
Cloud Imperium Games Montréal is a AAA video game development studio located in Montréal, Québec. The studio brings together a team specialized in developing world-class gaming intellectual properties. The studio also contributes to the ongoing development of Star Citizen, the AAA multiplayer space simulation that holds the world record for crowdfunding. The studio is also a key element in finalizing Squadron 42, a highly anticipated single-player game set in the Star Citizen universe, featuring renowned actors such as Gary Oldman, Mark Hamill, and Gillian Anderson. Cloud Imperium Montreal works in collaboration with Turbulent, a company located in Montreal acquired by Cloud Imperium in 2023. Turbulent is responsible for managing community engagement and overseeing the ecommerce platform. The studio is distinguished by its strong Quebecois representation within Cloud Imperium Games’ global leadership, with several Montreal executives holding key strategic positions in the international organization. CIG Montréal embodies the excellence of Quebec expertise in video game development and strengthens Montreal’s position as a major creative hub in the interactive entertainment industry.
