Ilinx

Ilinx Inc. (株式会社イリンクス) is a Japanese video game development company headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo. Founded in December 2010 by Hiroyuki Tanaka, a veteran who had worked at Nihon Falcom and Capcom and was an early member of Game Republic, the studio was established in Ebisu, Shibuya with several former Game Republic colleagues. The company's name reflects its focus on play and entertainment, and its stated mission is to deliver new experiences to the world through consumer games, pursuing high game design quality and beautiful graphics. Ilinx operates primarily as a contract developer for major Japanese publishers. Its business covers planning, development, and operation of consumer games on a one-stop basis. The company has worked on titles for Bandai Namco Entertainment, Square Enix, and Sega, among others. Notable works include Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream (PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Steam), Dragon Ball: The Breakers (PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Steam), LEFT ALIVE (PlayStation 4, Steam), Black Clover: Quartet Knights (PlayStation 4, Steam, overseas version only), Saint Seiya: Soldiers' Soul (PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3), and Gundam Breaker 3 (PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita). The company is a member of CESA (Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association). As of April 2023, it had 49 employees and capital of 12 million yen. Its major shareholders are Silicon Studio Corporation and Dimps Corporation. Ilinx has moved offices several times to accommodate growth: to the F-Nissei Ebisu Building in 2013, to SG Terrace in Nishi-Gotanda in 2019, and to the Shin-Meguro Tokyu Building in May 2023. The studio maintains a technical blog covering topics such as Unreal Engine, MetaHuman, and UEFN, reflecting its focus on advanced game technology.

Ilinx Inc. was founded in December 2010 in Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo, by Hiroyuki Tanaka together with several employees from Game Republic. Tanaka had previously worked at Nihon Falcom and Capcom, and was an early member of Game Republic. The company was established with the aim of creating consumer games that deliver new experiences and bring smiles to people around the world. In August 2013, the company moved to the first floor of the F-Nissei Ebisu Building to accommodate business expansion. In March 2016, it increased its capital to 10 million yen. In April 2019, it relocated to the fourth floor of SG Terrace in Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, and in October 2019 increased its capital to 12 million yen. In December 2020, the company celebrated its 10th anniversary. In May 2023, it moved to the fourth floor of the Shin-Meguro Tokyu Building in Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, where it is currently headquartered. Throughout its history, Ilinx has focused on contract development of consumer games for major publishers. Its portfolio includes titles such as Saint Seiya: Soldiers' Soul (2015), Gundam Breaker 3 (2016), Black Clover: Quartet Knights (2018), LEFT ALIVE (2019), Dragon Ball: The Breakers (2022), and Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream (2024). The company is a member of CESA and maintains a technical blog to share knowledge on game development technologies such as Unreal Engine and MetaHuman.

• Ilinx Inc. founded in Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo.

• Moved to F-Nissei Ebisu Building 1F.

• Increased capital to 10 million yen.

• Moved to SG Terrace 4F in Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku.

• Increased capital to 12 million yen.

• Celebrated 10th anniversary.

• Moved to Shin-Meguro Tokyu Building 4F.

A contract developer specializing in high-quality consumer games, offering one-stop services from planning to development and operation, with a focus on advanced technology and creative freedom.

• Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream

• Dragon Ball: The Breakers

• LEFT ALIVE

• Black Clover: Quartet Knights

• Saint Seiya: Soldiers' Soul

• Gundam Breaker 3

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