The co-founder of Grinding Gear Games has launched a new gaming studio
Chris Wilson — one of the founders of Grinding Gear Games and the lead designer of Path of Exile. He left the company a year and a half ago, but he has not left the gaming industry. Recently, it came to light that in 2025, Wilson launched a studio named Light Pattern.
The developer mentioned the opening of Light Pattern in an interview with Blizzard North co-founder David Brevik. According to Wilson, it's a very small studio.
"I realized that I want to create but not as the CEO of a company with 200 employees. […] My favorite moments from creating Path of Exile were those early days when Jonathan, Erik, and I were jamming in the garage, trying to come up with something," said Wilson.
Light Pattern is based in New Zealand and is already working on a small game. Wilson did not disclose details but noted that it was no coincidence he announced the studio's launch on the 25th anniversary of Diablo II.