Overview
CyancookGames (Chinese: Qingpao Games) is an independent game development studio based in Shanghai, China. The studio was founded by Ted Cao, a former Tencent Games producer. CyancookGames is developing Of Peaks and Tides as its debut title. The team is composed of veterans from major Chinese game companies, including Tencent, NetEase, and 24 Entertainment.
CyancookGames is not affiliated with Cyan Worlds, the American studio known for the Myst series. Despite the similar naming, the two studios are entirely separate entities.
Team background
Key team members have worked on well-known titles before founding or joining CyancookGames. Credits among the team include Naraka: Bladepoint (24 Entertainment) and Diablo Immortal (NetEase/Blizzard). The studio's CTO, Chenchao Lin, brings experience from large-scale online game development at Tencent.
Key people
Name | Role | Background |
|---|---|---|
Ted Cao | Founder | Former Tencent Games producer |
Chenchao Lin | CTO | Former Tencent engineer with experience on large-scale online titles |
Development philosophy
CyancookGames has emphasized a focus on physics-driven gameplay and freeform player agency. The studio has publicly stated that no AI-generated art is used in the game's visual assets. All art, animation, and environmental design are produced by the in-house team.
Studio details
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Location | Shanghai, China |
Chinese name | Qingpao Games |
Type | Independent studio |
Founded by | Ted Cao (former Tencent Games producer) |
Debut title | |
Engine | Unreal Engine 5 (custom physics editor) |
AI art policy | No AI-generated art used |
PR partner | Stride PR |
Official website | cyancook.com |
Public presence
CyancookGames announced Of Peaks and Tides on August 14, 2025 from Shanghai. The game was first presented publicly at Gamescom 2025 (August 20 to 24, Cologne, Germany) with a playable demo. The studio maintains active social media accounts across Discord, Reddit, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook. Their Steam group operates under the name Qingpao Games.