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Overview

CyancookGames is an independent game development studio based in Shanghai, China. The studio is developing Of Peaks and Tides as its debut title. The team is composed of veterans from major Chinese game companies, including Tencent and 24 Entertainment.

Team background

Key team members have worked on well-known titles before founding 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.

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.

Key people

Name	Role	Background
Chenchao Lin	CTO	Former Tencent engineer with experience on large-scale online titles

Studio details

Detail	Information
Location	Shanghai, China
Type	Independent studio
Debut title	Of Peaks and Tides
Engine	Unreal Engine 5 (custom physics editor)
AI art policy	No AI-generated art used

Public presence

CyancookGames first presented Of Peaks and Tides publicly at Gamescom 2025 with a playable demo. The studio maintains social media accounts for the game but has kept a relatively low public profile otherwise, letting the game speak for itself through trailers and gameplay demonstrations.

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