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Keep up with the latest developments at 333Studios, from Retrieval and studio updates to production notes on trailers, cinematics and real-time workflows.

industry

How Much Does 3D Animation Cost? A Complete Guide for 2026

A practical look at 2026 production budgets, from short-form animated content to full cinematic trailers with mocap, FX and premium finishing.

March 12, 2026•6 min read

Why “everything can be changed” doesn’t mean everything should be changed

technology

March 12, 2026

Why “everything can be changed” doesn’t mean everything should be changed

Unreal gives teams incredible flexibility, but without clear locks and approvals that flexibility quickly turns into delay, budget creep and production chaos.

5 min read

Trinity Launches Worldwide: Discover the Future of Creative Platforms

announcements

May 6, 2025

Trinity Launches Worldwide: Discover the Future of Creative Platforms

We are proud to announce Trinity to the world! Watch our launch video and visit trinity.333-studios.com for all the details.

2 min read

company

May 7, 2025

Deep Dive: 333Studios 2025 Expansion

Announcing two new branches: Trinity software pipeline infrastructure and a state-of-the-art mocap & virtual production hub in Barcelona, Spain.

1 min read

Trinity Showcase: The Future of Creative Workflows

announcements

May 1, 2025

Trinity Showcase: The Future of Creative Workflows

📢 We've got something revolutionary coming your way! Mark your calendars for the Trinity showcase: Monday, May 5th at 6PM CET.

2 min read

VFX Breakdown: Creating the Latest Retrieval Trailer

technology

April 7, 2025

VFX Breakdown: Creating the Latest Retrieval Trailer

Our Creative Director Christian Sokol breaks down how we crafted the key moments in Retrieval's newest trailer, from subway destruction to character effects.

5 min read

technology

December 8, 2024

Dark Mass Reveal Trailer and Technology Showcase

Dive into the technological innovations that bring the horror ocean world of Dark Mass to life in our reveal trailer for PathGames.

7 min read

vfx

February 15, 2024

Cinematic Game Reel 2024 Released

Experience our latest visual effects and cinematic achievements in our 2024 Game Reel.

3 min read

Retrieval Wins Houdini Proceduralism Award

games

January 12, 2026

Retrieval Wins Houdini Proceduralism Award

Our innovative use of procedural generation in Retrieval has been recognized with the prestigious Houdini Proceduralism Award.

4 min read

Blades of Fire: Creating The Hungry Beast's Epic Outro

cgi

December 1, 2025

Blades of Fire: Creating The Hungry Beast's Epic Outro

Our VFX team crafted a stunning outro sequence for The Hungry Beast's Blades of Fire, featuring advanced Houdini and EmberGen simulations.

4 min read

development

September 30, 2025

Retrieval Development Update: NVIDIA RTX Partnership and New Features

Latest development update announces NVIDIA RTX partnership, showcasing RTXDI implementation alongside new gameplay mechanics and quality-of-life improvements.

6 min read

333Studios Interview: Pau Moreno on Retrieval and the Future of Gaming

company

February 7, 2025

333Studios Interview: Pau Moreno on Retrieval and the Future of Gaming

In an exclusive interview, co-founder Pau Moreno discusses the studio's cinematic approach to game development and the challenges facing the industry.

8 min read

Community

October 15, 2024

Community Spotlight: Fan Theories and Artwork for Retrieval

We showcase the incredible fan theories, artwork, and reactions that have emerged since our Gamescom reveal.

5 min read

Retrieval Trailer 2 Unveiled at Gamescom 2024

announcements

August 23, 2024

Retrieval Trailer 2 Unveiled at Gamescom 2024

Watch our latest story trailer for Retrieval, showcasing new gameplay mechanics and revealing more of the haunting narrative.

4 min read

Retrieval Officially Enhanced for PS5 Pro

games

March 5, 2025

Retrieval Officially Enhanced for PS5 Pro

Experience Retrieval like never before with our PS5 Pro enhancement update, featuring improved ray tracing, higher resolution, and smoother framerates.

3 min read

cgi

March 15, 2024

Wuchang Official Trailer Released

Check out our latest CGI work for the official Wuchang trailer.

2 min read

cgi

December 15, 2023

The Occultist Official Trailer Released

Experience our latest CGI work in the haunting reveal trailer for The Occultist.

3 min read

Memoriapolis Trailer Unveiled at Future Game Show Gamescom 2024

cgi

August 24, 2024

Memoriapolis Trailer Unveiled at Future Game Show Gamescom 2024

Our CGI team created the stunning trailer for Memoriapolis that was unveiled at the Future Game Show during Gamescom 2024 to critical acclaim.

3 min read

Retrieval Wins PlayStation Game of the Year

games

July 18, 2025

Retrieval Wins PlayStation Game of the Year

We're honored to announce that Retrieval has been awarded PlayStation Game of the Year, recognizing our team's dedication to creating an unforgettable horror experience.

4 min read

announcements

January 15, 2025

Retrieval Announced for Xbox Series X|S

333Studios confirms Xbox Series X|S version of Retrieval with enhanced features and optimizations.

4 min read

announcements

August 22, 2023

Retrieval Revealed at Gamescom 2023

333Studios unveils its new psychological horror game Retrieval with a stunning announcement trailer.

5 min read