Located in the heart of the Indian Ocean, Réunion Island stands out with a thriving creative ecosystem supported by strong training and support structures. The island is home to key players in the video game industry, including Darie Production, Blue Ramen Studios, and Pixel Sunset Studio, as well as leading animation studios like Gao Shan Pictures and 2 Minutes Réunion. The Institut de l’Image de l’Océan Indien (ILOI), a long-established institution specializing in image-related professions, and Rubika, a globally recognized school recently established on the island, train the talents of tomorrow. The Regional Council of Réunion has identified Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) as a key economic priority for the island’s development. The Collectif Bouftang plays a central role in fostering innovation and supporting emerging projects.
KEY FIGURES
- 🏢 1,7 % of total national video game companies
- 💻 63,4 % of local studios are indie video game studios
- 🏫3 specialized schools
- 📶 1 major event held annually
MAIN ACTORS
Studios: Blue Ramen Studios / Chromatic Dream / Creative Dn8 / Darie Productions / Grafitoid / L’Atelier / Ocean Free / Pixel Sunset Studio / Roar Games / Titang Studio
Service Providers: Blue Ramen Studios, Grafitoid, Pixel Sunset Studio, Titang Studio
Schools: Institut de l’Image de l’Océan Indien, Rubika Réunion, Epitech, Simplon Outre-Mer
REGIONAL PUBLIC FUNDINGS
The Reunion region provides grants from conception to prototyping and production.
KEY VIDEO GAME EVENTS
Réunion in Games
Supported by local institutions and co-organized by the Collectif Bouftang, Réunion in Games is a business tour and masterclasses that brings influential professionals from the video game and animation industries to meet with local studios.
LOCATION & ATTRACTIVENESS
🚊Transport infrastructure: Roland Garros Airport
💡Attractive cities for video game companies: Saint-Denis, Saint-Paul
Réunion Island offers an exceptional quality of life, competitive real estate costs compared to other regions, and tax incentives. In addition, business incubators and co-working spaces, such as the Collectif Bouftang, foster the development of innovative projects.
THE LOCAL ASSOCIATION
Collectif Bouftang is the regional cluster for video game professionals in Reunion Island. It brings together studios and creators to structure the industry, foster skill development, and create economic opportunities. The association maintains a co-working space for creators and organizes events, such as game jams, to stimulate the local ecosystem. It supports projects and facilitates international connections.
🛜 https://www.bouftang.fr/
📧contact@bouftang.fr