The creators behind Mario + Rabbids and Red Dead Redemption have teamed up to launch a new studio named Day 4 Night

A new game development studio, Day 4 Night, has been established by former leaders from the Mario + Rabbids series and the design lead of Red Dead Redemption.

Supported financially by Krafton and 1Up Ventures, the studio is headed by Christian Cantamessa, known for his work on Red Dead Redemption, Shadow of Mordor, and Perfect Dark, alongside Davide Soliani, renowned for Mario + Rabbids and Just Dance. Their premier project will introduce a fresh intellectual property.

Joining them are Cristina Nava, Gian Marco Zanna, and Luca Breda. These individuals previously contributed to Ubisoft Milan's Mario + Rabbids team and have experience with titles such as Just Dance, Ghost Recon, and Star Wars Outlaws.

Cantamessa expressed in a statement, "At the beginning of my career, video games enchanted me with their storytelling potential and world-building opportunities. Day 4 Night is a return to that original, creative enthusiasm."

Soliani shared his perspective: "Our aim at Day 4 Night is to capture the joy, adventure, and creativity that I've always wanted as a player. It’s an homage to the art of game design and a narrative of triumphs and dreams that guides our collaborative journey."

The studio will be based in Los Angeles, California, and Milan.

Krafton's Maria Park commented, "Day 4 Night's concept delivers a distinctive and inspiring narrative, perfectly aligning with the innovative studios we support."

Ed Fries of 1Up Ventures stated, "Among the numerous pitches we receive, this vision stood out for its originality, making it one of the most inventive ideas we’ve encountered recently."