Atelier 801 is a French success story in the video game industry, founded in Lille in 2011 by Mélanie Christin and Jean-Baptiste Le Marchand. The history of this company is intimately linked to its first game, " transforming ", which was an unexpected and dazzling success.
Originally, "Transformice" was a personal project, developed as a hobby by the two co-founders. The craze for "transformice" was such that in 2011, the two creators made the daring decision to leave their jobs to found workshop 801. This decision allowed them to devote themselves fully to the development and management of the game, thus responding to the growing demand of players.
Since its creation, Atelier 801 has experienced significant growth. The company, which started with its two co-founders, now employs ten additional people. This expansion testifies not only to the continuous success of "transformice".
The story of Atelier 801 perfectly illustrates how a passion can turn into a prosperous company in the video game industry. It highlights the importance of innovation, reactivity in the face of unexpected success, and the ability to quickly adapt to market demands. This success story made in France also shows the potential of the video game industry in the country, and more particularly in the Hauts-de-France region.
