Astragon

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Astragon Entertainment GmbH
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryVideo games
Founded2000; 21 years ago (2000)
HeadquartersDüsseldorf, Germany
ProductsGames for video game consoles and computer software
ParentAstragon Sales & Services GmbH
Websitewww.astragon.com

Astragon Entertainment GmbH (formerly Astragon Software GmbH) is a German video game publisher based in Düsseldorf, Germany.[1] The company is a subsidiary of German video game distributor Astragon Sales & Services GmbH (formerly Rondomedia Marketing & Vertriebs GmbH). The company become known for being the original worldwide publisher of the Farming Simulator series and continues to do so in German territories.

They were originally headquartered in Hagen but moved to Mönchengladbach in 2004.[1] Astragon formerly specialised in publishing simulation games for Microsoft Windows, but in 2008 they moved into other areas, when they published more casual games like Wendy: Holidays at Rosenborg for the Nintendo DS.[2]

They have released several English language games under their Just Play It! label, including Myst IV: Revelation and CSI: Dark Motives.[3] Astragon publish games by Big Fish Games and iWin in the German language market.[4]

Currently, the company is primarily focused on publishing simulation games for a variety of platforms. Titles include the Construction Simulator series (for PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android), the Bus Simulator series (for PC, PS4 and Xbox One), the Farming Simulator series (for PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch) and additional titles like commercial fishing simulation Fishing: Barents Sea, the upcoming and FPV drone racing simulation game .[5]

In 2019, the company moved to Düsseldorf.[6]

Computer software[]

In addition, Astragon publishes computer software. They have published archiving software, educational CDs, multimedia tools and some design programs.

PC Games[]

  • Farming Simulator 22[7]
  • Police Simulator: Patrol Officers[8]
  • Bus Simulator 21[9]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Wir über Uns" (in German). Astragon. Archived from the original on 6 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
  2. ^ "Wendy - Ferien auf Rosenborg" (in German). Astragon. Retrieved 2008-11-05.[dead link]
  3. ^ "just play it!" (in German). Astragon. Archived from the original on 16 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
  4. ^ "Big Fish Games" (in German). Astragon. Archived from the original on 2010-01-24. Retrieved 2010-01-20.
  5. ^ "Official Website". astragon.com. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  6. ^ Gameswirtschaft (2019-11-12). "Astragon: Umzug von Gladbach nach Düsseldorf". GamesWirtschaft.de (in German). Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  7. ^ "Farming Simulator 22 announced". Games Wirtschaft. 22 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  8. ^ Sheehan, Gavin (13 February 2021). "Astragon Entertainment Reveals Police Simulator: Patrol Officers". bleedingcool. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  9. ^ Nguyen, Lisa (9 September 2020). "Bus Simulator 21 Drives Onto PC And Consoles In 2021". Happy Gamer. Retrieved 30 April 2021.

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