Beenox, the Quebec-based Call of Duty® development studio, proudly inaugurated its new downtown Montreal office, marking a significant expansion of its Quebec operations. With over 500 employees between its two locations, including approximately 100 based in Montreal, this opening symbolizes a crucial step in Beenox's continued growth and commitment to Canada's video game community and industry.
"The inauguration of our new Montreal office marks an exciting and crucial chapter in Beenox's history. This space is not just an office; it embodies our vision, our commitment to excellence and our ongoing desire to create exceptional gaming experiences. It will play a key role in enabling us to forge stronger ties with the Montreal video game community and explore new creative and technological frontiers"Nour Polloni Studio Director at Beenox
The new office, strategically located in the heart of Montreal, will serve as a creative hub, reflecting the diversity, creativity and dynamism inherent in the Quebec metropolis. The venue has benefited from a complete renovation to meet the highest industry standards and will offer a modern and inspiring workspace designed to foster collaboration, creativity and innovation.
"Beenox's significant investment in the metropolis is a positive sign for our local economy and technology sector. With the opening of this new office, Beenox is not only creating skilled jobs and stimulating our booming technology sector, but also reinforcing Montreal's position as a major and innovative hub in the global video game industry," says Stéphane Paquet, President and CEO, Montreal International.
The choice of downtown Montreal as the site for this new office is a testament not only to the city's economic vitality, but also to its status as a nerve center for technology and video games in Quebec. Beenox is eager to further contribute to this thriving ecosystem by taking an active part in the life of the metropolitan community. To this end, the studio is working to establish collaborations aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion through joint initiatives with local organizations.
"Thanks to the know-how and creativity of companies like Beenox, Quebec and its metropolis are recognized as leaders in the international video game industry. We're proud to see Quebec studios continue to expand their activities and help make our industry even stronger and more competitive," said Christopher Skeete, Minister for the Economy, Minister responsible for the Fight against Racism and Minister responsible for the Laval region.
"The realization of this investment in the heart of Montreal is proof of the attractiveness of our technological ecosystem. We work alongside subsidiaries of foreign companies to help them set up and pursue their activities in Quebec, so that they can continue to invest in Quebec's economic development. Our team has been a proud supporter of Beenox for many years, and we look forward to accompanying them in their future projects, both here and abroad," says Hubert Bolduc, President of Investissement Québec international.
Beenox also unveiled a new employer brand and visual identity. This new graphic universe is designed to underline Beenox's creative momentum and accompany the studio in the next stage of its history.
Celebrating over twenty years of excellence in video game design, Beenox continues to play a leading role in the industry, bringing exceptional gaming experiences to millions of gamers around the world with its work on the Call of Duty® franchise. Beenox makes a vital contribution, including creating content for each new season of Call of Duty: WarzoneTM, collaborating on the creation of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, as well as currently leading the development of the PC version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare® IIITM.
About Beenox
Beenox is a world-class video game development studio established in Quebec City since 2000, with an additional office in Montreal since 2023. Owned by Activision Publishing Inc., a world leader in the development, publishing and distribution of interactive entertainment products, Beenox can count on a team of highly qualified employees who are proud to succeed together. Their mission: to create games that are memorable for their level of execution and innovation.
About Montréal International
Montréal International (MI) is a non-profit organization funded by the private sector, the governments of Québec and Canada, the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal and the Ville de Montréal. MI's mandate is to attract and retain foreign investment (companies and start-ups), international organizations, skilled workers and international students in the metropolitan region by offering them support services adapted to their needs.
About Investissement Québec
Investissement Québec's mission is to play an active role in Québec's economic development by stimulating business innovation, entrepreneurship and recovery, as well as investment and export growth. Present in every administrative region of Investissement Québec supports the creation and development of businesses of all sizes through investments and customized financial solutions. Investissement Québec also offers a wide range of consulting services, including technological support provided by Investissement Québec - CRIQ. In addition, through Investissement Québec International, we support Québec companies in their export projects, as well as prospecting for foreign talent and investment in Québec.
