Frontier Developments has reported report monetary outcomes following its June trade update.
Adjusted working revenue elevated by 62% to £21.4 million in FY26, the very best within the firm’s historical past.
The UK-based studio attributed this progress to “robust buying and selling, disciplined price management, and better tax and expenditure credit.”
It famous that with out a one-time £3.9 million achieve from promoting publishing rights within the earlier monetary 12 months, adjusted working revenue “greater than doubled year-on-year.”
Whole income rose 16% to £104.8 million, pushed by Jurassic World Evolution 3 and the Planet Coaster and Planet Zoo franchises.
Working revenue grew 97% to £25.0 million, which the developer stated “mirror[ed] robust underlying buying and selling efficiency alongside a one-off transitional tax credit score of £4.4 million.”
Frontier has additionally made management modifications, appointing Dan Lazarides as chief advertising officer final month. David Braben will retain his roles as president and founder as he strikes to a non-executive director on October 1, 2026.
As a part of its long-term roadmap, the studio recently signed an agreement with Disney to develop and publish a brand new title based mostly on its portfolio and IP.
Planet Zoo 2 is scheduled to launch on October 13, 2026, and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch will launch earlier than the tip of FY27.
Frontier is growing a brand new content material administration system (CMS) recreation based mostly by itself IP, which is “in full improvement and is on observe.” The studio goals to launch a median of 1 CMS recreation per 12 months.
“FY26 was a landmark 12 months for Frontier,” stated CEO Jo Cooke. “We delivered report monetary efficiency, demonstrated the energy of our CMS technique, and continued to spend money on the world-class franchises our gamers love, supporting vibrant communities and long-term engagement throughout our portfolio.
“With a robust stability sheet, a proficient group, and an thrilling roadmap forward, we’re effectively positioned to ship sustainable progress, enduring participant worth, and long-term returns for our stakeholders.”
Frontier president David Braben added: “I’m immensely happy with what our proficient groups have achieved collectively since I based Frontier in 1994, and excited concerning the alternatives forward. I’ve super confidence in Jo as CEO to construct on Frontier’s robust foundations and ship long-term success, along with the superb management group.
“This transition permits me to focus on what I can do to assist that journey, together with oversight of our video games, and I stay up for persevering with to help Frontier and Jo within the years to return.”