About Folkvang Studios
A Small Company with a Grand Vision
Our Story
Folkvang Studios (also known as Chaos Rift Entertainment) began as a dream in a small home office—a vision of what independent game development could be when driven by pure passion rather than corporate mandates. We're a boutique indie studio where every line of code, every pixel, and every gameplay decision comes from a genuine love for the craft.
The journey hasn't been easy, but it's been authentic. We've watched countless sunrises through that East-facing window, coffee growing cold as we track down elusive bugs, polish animations frame by frame, and refine gameplay until it feels just right. There's something magical about those quiet morning hours when it's just you, your code, and an unwavering belief that the game you're building will bring joy to someone, somewhere.
From humble beginnings as a self-published "Creators" title on the Microsoft Store, we've evolved into a publisher-backed developer creating official Xbox titles. Each certification rejection taught us something. Each bug report made us better. Each player's smile made every sacrifice worthwhile. We've passed through Microsoft's rigorous certification process—not just once, but multiple times—learning and growing with each submission.
This evolution from bedroom coder to recognized game studio represents more than business growth; it's proof that dedication, quality, and refusing to compromise on your vision can take you places you once only dreamed about. We sacrificed summers, weekends, and countless social gatherings, but we wouldn't change a thing. This is our passion. This is what we love. This is who we are.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to reclaim the soul of gaming that got lost somewhere between quarterly earnings calls and focus-group testing. We're here to prove that games can be both commercially successful and artistically uncompromising—that you don't need a team of hundreds to create something special.
In an industry increasingly dominated by live-service models and microtransactions, we believe in complete experiences. Games that respect your time. Games that don't ask for your wallet after you've already paid. Games that remember fun is the whole point of this medium.
We want to bring back that old-school design philosophy where developers made games they themselves wanted to play, where gameplay came before graphics, and where a single dedicated developer could still compete with massive studios by focusing on what really matters: the player experience.
Every project we undertake is a statement: quality over quantity, gameplay over graphics, and player satisfaction over profit margins. We're not here to flood the market with mediocrity. We're here to create games that you'll remember, recommend to friends, and maybe even replay years from now with a nostalgic smile.
Most importantly, we want to inspire other aspiring indie developers to take the leap. If a small studio working from a home office can get Xbox-published titles through Microsoft certification, imagine what you can do with your ideas. The industry needs more passion and fewer focus groups.
Our Values
Quality First
We never compromise on quality. Every game we create is polished and refined to meet our high standards.
Player-Focused
Our players are at the heart of everything we do. We listen, learn, and create experiences they'll love.
Innovation
We're not afraid to try new ideas and push boundaries in game design and storytelling.
Passion
We love what we do, and that passion shows in every game we create.