Futuregames

Futuregames offers educational programs at Campus Skellefteå for those passionate about game development, technology, or digital leadership. Through programs and courses tailored to students’ ambitions, we cultivate creative talent and expertise that drive growth for both individuals and the region within the global gaming industry.

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Skellefteå's gaming industry – a creative force in northern Sweden

In recent years, Skellefteå has established itself as one of Sweden’s most dynamic hubs for game development. Through strong collaboration between the business community, the education sector, and the public sector, the city has built a gaming industry that combines creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship.

At the heart of this is Arctic Game, a gaming cluster that brings together companies, professionals, and gaming education programs. The cluster is run by Skellefteå Science City and aims to create a sustainable and growing gaming industry in northern Sweden. Arctic Game offers support in business development, investments, networking, and talent acquisition—and acts as a catalyst for both new and established gaming companies.

The gaming industry in Skellefteå Municipality is not only an economic engine but also a cultural force. Through gaming, storytelling, design, and technology are combined in a way that engages audiences both locally and globally. The industry has grown rapidly, and the region is actively investing in retaining talent that previously sought opportunities in larger gaming hubs.

With a clear vision for the future, strong local roots, and international ambitions, Skellefteå’s gaming industry is an example of how creativity and innovation can drive regional development.

Game Attraction North – a regional engine for the future

Game Attraction North is a comprehensive project (running from 2023 to 2026, with a budget of 32 million Swedish kronor) aimed at creating a sustainable, cohesive, and growing gaming industry in Norrbotten and Västerbotten. The project strengthens networks, business development, and new business establishment—with a focus on long-term growth. Read more External link..

Physical Innovation Environments – Game Park & Innovation Park

Skellefteå Science City provides physical environments where creativity meets collaboration:

Skellefteå Game Park is a coworking and office environment specially tailored for gaming and creative tech, with opportunities for workshops and networking events. Game Park External link.

Skellefteå Innovation Park is a broader innovation arena where ideas in areas such as green tech and gaming can come together and develop collaboratively. Skellefteå Innovation Park External link.

Intersective Game – gaming technology beyond the gaming world

This three-year ERDF Northern project (budget 11.6 million, concluding in 2026) uses the gaming industry’s creative and technical tools to strengthen the competitiveness of regional small and medium-sized enterprises in industry and the green transition—through test beds and cross-sectoral collaboration.Skellefteå Science City External link.

International Collaboration – The League

Arctic Game is a member of the EU initiative The League, which connects gaming hubs across Europe for shared knowledge, mentorship, and insights—a platform to strengthen regional development through sharing and collaboration.Skellefteå Science City External link.