An Introduction to MLC (Magna Ludum Creatives)

3rd April 2024

An Introduction to MLC (Magna Ludum Creatives)

MLC are a studio that offer a network of artists and developers to support indie & AA studios worldwide with a variety of services.


MLC is uniquely positioned as the go-to studio for indie developers. Hundreds of game developers trust MLC’s global network of seasoned artists and developers to build commercially successful games.

Titles such as Labyrinthine, The Lord of The Rings: Return to Moria, Under A Rock and Hyde’s Haunt and Seek all use MLC’s art production and development resources to build better games, on-time and in-budget!

By leveraging MLC’s network, developers can turbo-charge their resources and easily extend their team with highly vetted contractor talent.

With a portfolio featuring hundreds of projects, and the successful launch of more than 20 games, MLC’s artists have a background of contributing to projects such as Forza Horizon, Days Gone, Dark Souls, Call of Duty, Age of Empires, League of Legends and more.

Indie to AA studios now have access to these incredible people, artists and developers at standard industry contractor rates of $35-65 an hour, depending on factors like skill, availability and seniority.

It’s a perfect blend between hiring a contractor and hiring a studio, taking the benefits of both, and naturally smoothing out their pitfalls.

What’s more, most of MLC’s artists have been in the network for years and that experience and commitment is poured into every project.

The team’s ability to adapt to evolving project requirements, tight deadlines and shifting priorities, makes flexibility one of MLC's hallmarks in supporting game development.

"We’re open, friendly and crucially authentic, on a mission to change outsourcing for the better of studios and artists."

Key Highlights:

  • Direct collaboration with artists in a centralized channel, backed by an MLC Producer, Lead Artist and/or Art Director

  • 4.9-star Google Rating across more than 80 reviews

  • Worked with renowned studios like Free Range Games, Super Rare Games, Merge Games, and Outplay Entertainment

  • 98%+ team retention rate, benefiting leading studios with empowered, loyal and professional contractors

  • Seamlessly outsource specific deliverables or scale with a dedicated team of integrated contractors


Max Louis, Studio Director at MLC offers these insights:

"MLC is shaking up external development by bringing the benefits of hiring contractors and hiring outsourcing studios into one model. My goal has always been to create the go-to home of empowered freelance game artists for game development teams who need flexible access to dependable talent. I’m an advocate for indies, fair treatment of talent and long-term thinking."

Request a quick quote by submitting your project brief. Why not, it’s free!

https://mlc.studio