Firaxis Games

Firaxis Games is a highly acclaimed American video game developer based in Sparks, Maryland, founded in 1996 by Sid Meier, Jeff Briggs, and Brian Reynolds following their departure from MicroProse. The studio is celebrated for its deep and engaging strategy games, particularly in the turn-based strategy genre. Firaxis is best known as the creator of the legendary Civilization series, a franchise that has defined 4X gaming for decades, allowing players to guide a civilization from ancient times to the far future. Another flagship series for the developer is XCOM, a reboot of the classic tactical turn-based strategy game that pits players against an alien invasion. Games like XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2 have received critical acclaim for their challenging gameplay, squad customization, and permadeath mechanics. Beyond these titans, Firaxis has also developed other successful titles, including Sid Meier's Pirates! (a remake of an earlier Meier classic) and Marvel's Midnight Suns, which blended turn-based tactics with card-based combat and role-playing elements. The studio consistently delivers high-quality, strategically rich experiences that appeal to a dedicated fanbase worldwide. Their commitment to innovative gameplay mechanics and compelling thematic settings has solidified their reputation as a leader in the strategy game development space. Firaxis Games operates as a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive.