Independent game studio · Dublin

PLAY BEYOND
THE POSSIBLE.

We combine generative AI with Unreal Engine 5 to pioneer the next frontier in gaming.

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01 / Our studio

WHERE HUMAN IMAGINATION MEETS
INTELLIGENT TOOLS.

Digital Natives is an independent game studio in Dublin, Ireland, building at the edge of what interactive worlds can become.

Our vision is to redefine player experiences through limitless creativity and unparalleled immersion—using AI to extend the craft of game development, never replace its human spark.

DublinHeadquarters
2–10Team size
UE5 + AICreative engine

02 / Meet the team

THE PEOPLE BEHIND
THE PLAY.

Daniel Aherne, Founder / Creative Director01

Founder / Creative Director

Daniel Aherne

A founder / creative director with more than a decade of experience building gameplay systems, levels and development tools. Daniel leads the studio’s creative and technical direction, with a current focus on Unreal Engine, rapid prototyping and practical AI-assisted development.

Studios

Digital NativesPeople Can FlyStreamline GamesStreamline StudiosDigital Furnace

Games

OutridersOutriders WorldslayerSniper Ghost Warrior ContractsBakeNSwitchUnbound OceansNightstreamOnikiraLost Soul Aside
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Tiemo Geuns, Game Director02

Game Director

Tiemo Geuns

A game director and experienced level designer focused on immersive worlds, interactive creative direction and combat design. Tiemo brings eight years across Streamline Studios and Offworld Industries to the creative leadership of Digital Natives.

Studios

Digital NativesOffworld IndustriesStreamline StudiosKeokeN Interactive

Games

Starship Troopers: ExterminationOutridersSniper Ghost Warrior ContractsSquadBeyond the WireDeliver Us The MoonAfterworld: The Age of Tomorrow
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Kal Lee, Art Director03

Art Director

Kal Lee

An art director and 3D environment specialist with more than two decades of experience shaping visual direction, production quality and cohesive game worlds. Kal brings creative leadership across concept-to-production art, environment creation and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Studios

Off The Chain StudiosFlat Tail StudiosVirtuosStreamline StudiosCodemasters

Games

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini BottomLast FarewellStreet Fighter VIGRID 2F1 2013F1 Race StarsAfterworld: The Age of TomorrowStreet Fighter VMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
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03 / What guides us

OUR CORE
VALUES.

01
Innovation — Digital Natives core value

Innovation

We explore emerging tools with purpose, turning new technology into meaningful play.

02
Creativity — Digital Natives core value

Creativity

We build bold worlds where systems, story and visual craft move as one.

03
Accessibility — Digital Natives core value

Accessibility

We make ambitious experiences inviting, intuitive and open to more players.

04 / Make contact

LET'S BUILD THE
NEXT FRONTIER.

Creating games, exploring new technology, or looking for a studio that thinks differently?

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