Firaxis Games LLC

About Firaxis Games LLC

Firaxis Games LLC is a Hunt Valley, Maryland-based video game development studio founded in 1996 by Sid Meier, Brian Reynolds, and Jeff Briggs. The company specializes in turn-based strategy and 4X games, notably the Civilization and XCOM series. Owned by Take-Two Interactive, Firaxis employs around 300 staff who design, develop, and maintain PC and console titles that emphasize deep strategic gameplay, historical simulation, and mod support. The studio operates proprietary engines and regularly updates its franchises with expansions, patches, and community-focused features.