While studying Game Design and Production at BUas, Matthijs co-founded Twirlbound in his second year and graduated in 2016. Their graduation project, Pine, evolved into a successful commercial release in 2019. Following that, the studio began work on The Knightling, an exciting open-world action-adventure game set to launch in 2025.
Currently the CEO and creative director at Twirlbound, Matthijs leads the development of the studio’s ambitious open-world action-adventure games and shapes the business around them. His passion lies in the narrative and writing aspects of game development, which he focuses on daily for Twirlbound’s projects.
In his talk, Matthijs will dive into the conception of The Knightling—a game built around the simple concept of using only a shield—and the creative and technical steps that have brought it to life. With the game nearing completion and set for a 2025 release, he will share insights into its journey from idea to market.