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The board of directors of Starbreeze AB has appointed Adolf Kristjansson as new CEO. Adolf will assume his position on April 1st, 2025. He replaces the current interim CEO, Mats Juhl, who will continue in his role as Chief Financial Officer of Starbreeze.
Adolf Kristjansson has spent over two decades in the gaming industry, and has held roles working with some of the world’s most renowned gaming IPs, including FIFA, Battlefield, Apex, and Star Wars. During his tenure at Electronic Arts, he served as International Commercial Senior Director, Global Head of Digital, and Global Strategic Franchise Director. Adolf holds a degree of Master of Business Administration Finance.
“I join Starbreeze with great enthusiasm for the company’s current and future projects, not the least the upcoming Dungeons &amp; Dragons title. I look forward to continuing the work of expanding the PAYDAY franchise further and building Starbreeze into a true multi-title studio. Most of all, I look forward to working closely with our talented teams and engaging with our passionate player community as we build the next chapter of Starbreeze together”, says Adolf Kristjansson, incoming CEO of Starbreeze.
“On behalf of the board I want to welcome Adolf to Starbreeze and I look forward to a long and fruitful cooperation. I also want to take the opportunity to thank Mats Juhl for his great contribution during his period as interim CEO.”, says Jürgen Goeldner, Chairman of the Board, Starbreeze AB.
For more information, please contact; Jürgen Goeldner, Chairman of the Board, Starbreeze AB Telephone: +46(0)8-209 229 E-mail: <a href="mailto:jurgen.goeldner@starbreeze.com">jurgen.goeldner@starbreeze.com</a> 
This information is information that Starbreeze AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, via the contact persons set out above, at 16:15 pm CEST on March 31, 2025.
About Starbreeze Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher and distributor of PC and console targeting the global market, with studios in Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris and London. Housing the smash hit IP PAYDAY, Starbreeze develops games based on proprietary and third-party rights, both in-house and in partnership with external game developers. Starbreeze shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the tickers STAR A and STAR B. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.starbreeze.com/">www.starbreeze.co</a>m and corporate.starbreeze.com

Adolf Kristjansson appointed as new CEO of Starbreeze

Get ready, Guardians! Starbreeze, in collaboration with Strictly Limited, is thrilled to announce that physical edition pre-orders for <a href="https://www.ryseupstudios.com/">RyseUp Studios</a> smash-hit Roboquest on PlayStation®5 will open today March 21st, 2025. Get <a href="https://www.strictlylimitedgames.com/collections/roboquest">your copy </a><a href="https://www.strictlylimitedgames.com/collections/roboquest">here</a>! 
Fans and collectors alike will have the chance to secure their physical copies, packed with intense, fluid gameplay, vibrant art style, and endless replayability. With its arrival in physical form, even more players can join the exciting fight to save humanity in a world overrun by machines.
The full release of Roboquest is officially set for May 27th, 2025, for both PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5, allowing players instant access to its explosive FPS roguelite action directly from the <a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10010255/">PlayStation®Store</a>.
“It’s a fact that RyseUp has created something special with Roboquest. We’re incredibly excited to offer fans a physical edition to commemorate their love for the game. Partnering with Strictly Limited, the physical edition not only brings the game to your shelves but also an exciting Deluxe Edition.&#8221;, says Gustav Nisser, Head of Commercial, Starbreeze Entertainment.
“We’re honored to bring Roboquest on PlayStation 5 to life with a Strictly Limited physical edition, working alongside Ryse Up and Starbreeze on this special release. With its fast-paced roguelite action, intense co-op gameplay, and explosive shooter mechanics, Roboquest is a game that deserves a place in every collector’s library. This edition is a tribute to its adrenaline-fueled combat and vibrant art style, carefully crafted for fans who want to own a true piece of its high-energy world.”, says Sascha Hoffmann, Head of Business Unit Strictly Limited.
Pre-orders can be placed worldwide through the distribution partner’s online shop <a href="https://www.strictlylimitedgames.com/">strictlylimitedgames.com</a> , as well as major retailers, including Amazon in Europe and <a href="http://videogamesplus.ca/">VideoGamesPlus.ca</a> in North America. Gear up, lock and load, and prepare for endless battles—Roboquest is blasting its way onto PlayStation® this May!
 
For more information, please contact; Gustav Nisser, Head of Commercial, Starbreeze Entertainment E-mail: <a href="mailto:3PP@starbreeze.com">3PP@starbreeze.com</a> Phone: +46(0)8-209 208
 
 
About RyseUp RyseUp Studios is an independent game studio founded in 2014 in Lyon, France, composed of 20 passionate developers, artists and friends. Our aim is to create innovative IPs and gaming experiences that entertain and inspire players everywhere.
About Roboquest Roboquest is an FPS roguelite featuring intense solo or cross-platform two-player co-op action, so players can team up with friends and take down enemies together. Traverse randomly generated environments packed with hidden secrets, valuable upgrades, and deadly enemy robots.
With an array of handcrafted weapons and customizable upgrades, players will have everything they need to become the ultimate robot Guardian. Unlock powerful technology to help players blaze through canyons, buildings, and underground tunnels. Customize characters and bases from an impressive arsenal of handcrafted weapons, including machine guns, swords, shotguns, plasma cannons and more. As players progress through the game, they will upgrade weapons and abilities for maximum destructive force. 
About Starbreeze Starbreeze is an independent developer, creator, publisher and distributor of PC and console targeting the global market, with studios in Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris and London. Housing the smash hit IP PAYDAY, Starbreeze develops games based on proprietary and third-party rights, both in-house and in partnership with external game developers. Starbreeze shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.starbreeze.com.
About Strictly Limited Strictly Limited is a publisher dedicated to bringing digital games to life through high-quality, collectible physical editions. With a focus on limited releases for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and retro consoles, we offer uniquely crafted editions that celebrate gaming culture. Committed to video game preservation, Strictly Limited ensures that exceptional titles get the physical editions they deserve. For more information, visit www.strictlylimitedgames.com.

Roboquest Physical Pre-orders for PlayStation®5 Start Today!

<h2 class="wp-block-post-title">Meet the Crew: Part 03 – More Technology for More People</h2>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">It&#8217;s time for part three of &#8220;Meet the Crew&#8221;! This time we&#8217;ve talked to Per-Olof Romell, our Head of Technology, about how to leverage tech and the philosophy guiding his work.</h2>



When did you join Starbreeze, and why? I joined Starbreeze in October 2024, as Head of Technology. I think our company is at a very interesting point of its journey. Apart from its proud past, there’s a lot of great people here with great ambition. Things are moving at a fast pace, and new possibilities appear every day. I couldn’t help myself wanting to be part of that.



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What career path does one take to become Head of Technology? I started as a programmer back in 2000, at an independent game studio. A few years later, I joined DICE, which led to me working for Electronic Arts for many years, then Ubisoft. I’ve always been curious about how things work and how to continuously improve, which led me to the tech side of things.



What principles guide your work in leveraging technology to develop games?To me, technology is just another tool used to create experiences that resonate with people. So, the question becomes “How do we use it to create amazing games together?”. Never letting go of that purpose, always trying to find ways to improve and balancing a high-level view with a love for the technical details has been key to my approach.



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What advice would you give someone starting out in your field?  Stay curious! Focus on the experience more than creating the perfect system. It’s what’s on the screen and in the speakers that matters in the end. Game development is a very exciting field to be in as it is constantly evolving, and there’s really no limit to what can be accomplished. Don’t forget to have fun!



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Can you say anything about what you are working on currently? Oh, in my position I work on a million things at the same time. No day is ever the same as the one before it. And I wouldn’t want it any other way.



In your role, what is needed the most to bring your work to life – more technology for the people, so to say? That’s a very interesting question, and the answer is so long that I would probably never be able to finish answering. But I will say one thing &#8211; the single most important one &#8211; and that is to be surrounded by great people that want to do great things. That takes you a long way, and without it, any process in the world won’t help you.



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What’s your favorite game – and why? I have to answer the game that started it all for me &#8211; Last Ninja 2 on C64. I wouldn’t play it today, or even enjoy it, but it had enough impact on me as a kid that it changed the trajectory of my life forever. Imagine if something I’ve been part of, or will be part of, creating would have that effect on someone, that would be pretty cool.



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