- CEO
- Shinichiro Kajitani
- Full Time Employees
- 260
- Sector
- Technology services
- Industry
- Information technology services
- Address
- NR Building Tokyo TY Japan 150-0013
- IPO Date
- Feb 23, 2015
- Business
- Silicon Studio Corporation develops and provides advanced computer graphics technologies with a focus on game engines, middleware, and CG production tools. Its main products include YEBIS, a post-effects middleware technology offering advanced optical effects such as glare, depth of field, motion blur, and lens optical effects; Mizuchi, a physically based real-time rendering engine used in gaming, virtual reality, video, animation, and product visualization; Enlighten, a dynamic real-time global illumination lighting technology supporting multiple platforms including mobile, console, desktop, and VR; and Motion Portrait, a technology for creating facial animation from digital photos. The company also offers game development environment building support, online solutions, automotive and mobility solutions, and human resources services specialized in staffing for the game and video industry.
Silicon Studio operates primarily in Japan with international reach, serving game developers, entertainment, automotive, and manufacturing industries. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company combines middleware development with content production and R&D collaborations with universities and research institutions. It has partnered with major industry players including Microsoft, Pixar, Nintendo, Bandai Namco, Sony Computer Entertainment, and several European and Asian companies.
Recent major developments include the July 2025 launch of YEBIS 4, an updated post-effect middleware optimized for modern GPU architectures, supporting platforms such as Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows. Additionally, the company continues expanding its strategic partnerships while maintaining a focus on cutting-edge graphics technology development and comprehensive game development support. Silicon Studio has engaged in equity buybacks and refines its service offerings to integrate advanced real-time 3D CG technology across entertainment and industrial sectors.
This broad portfolio combined with continuous product innovation and strategic industry collaborations positions Silicon Studio as a significant player in the graphics middleware and game technology market internationally.