RezWorks Studios is an independent, Native-owned game development house dedicated to a single, unyielding principle: Our stories must be told by us. For too long, Indigenous history has been filtered through a Western lens, often reduced to tropes or historical footnotes. RezWorks Studios is reclaiming the narrative. We don't just make games; we build digital landscapes where heritage, resilience, and truth take center stage.
We believe that true immersion requires uncompromising accuracy. Our development process is guided by two core pillars that set our titles apart in the gaming industry:
First-Person History: We don't rely on textbooks. Our stories are built on the lived experiences and oral histories provided by the Tribes themselves. When you play a RezWorks game, you are engaging with history as it was experienced by our ancestors.
The Power of Language: Language is the heartbeat of culture. To maintain total integrity, our games feature dialogue spoken in the actual native languages of the tribes represented—such as Cherokee—with English subtitles. We believe players should hear the rhythm, phonetics, and soul of the language as they navigate our worlds.
While our journey begins with our flagship title, A Cherokee Tale, our vision extends across the horizon. RezWorks Studios is committed to creating a comprehensive "Native Anthology," bringing the distinct histories and cultures of the Creek, Chickasaw, Seminole, and other Nations to life through high-fidelity, interactive storytelling.
Founded by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, RezWorks Studios is more than a studio—it is a movement toward cultural preservation through technology. By utilizing cutting-edge tools like Unreal Engine 5, we are ensuring that our traditions are not just remembered, but lived by a new generation of players worldwide.