# Bethesda Game Studios Austin

> American video game developer

**Wikidata**: [Q4873091](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4873091)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethesda_Game_Studios_Austin)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bethesda-game-studios-austin

## Summary
Bethesda Game Studios Austin is an American video game developer and a subsidiary of Bethesda Game Studios. Originally founded in 2012 as BattleCry Studios by ZeniMax Media, it became part of Bethesda Game Studios in 2018. The studio is based in Austin, Texas, and operates in the video game industry.

## Key Facts
- **Founded**: 2012 (as BattleCry Studios)  
- **Parent Company**: Bethesda Game Studios (since 2018), formerly ZeniMax Media  
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States  
- **Industry**: Video game industry  
- **Former Name**: BattleCry Studios  
- **Notable IDs**: MobyGames ID: 19211, VideoGameGeek ID: 31336, Internet Game Database ID: battlecry-studios  
- **Website**: [http://www.battlecrystudios.com/](http://www.battlecrystudios.com/) (English)  

## FAQs
### Q: What was Bethesda Game Studios Austin originally called?  
A: It was founded as BattleCry Studios in 2012 before being rebranded as Bethesda Game Studios Austin in 2018.  

### Q: Who owns Bethesda Game Studios Austin?  
A: It is owned by Bethesda Game Studios, which itself is a subsidiary of ZeniMax Media.  

### Q: Where is Bethesda Game Studios Austin located?  
A: The studio is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States.  

## Why It Matters  
Bethesda Game Studios Austin plays a significant role in the video game industry as part of one of the most prominent development teams under Bethesda Softworks. Originally established to develop the free-to-play game *BattleCry*, the studio transitioned into supporting major Bethesda titles after its rebranding. Its integration into Bethesda Game Studios expanded the parent company's development capacity, contributing to larger projects like *Fallout 76*. The studio's location in Austin, a hub for game development, further strengthens its role in the industry.  

## Notable For  
- **Rebranding**: Transitioned from BattleCry Studios to Bethesda Game Studios Austin in 2018.  
- **Industry Presence**: Part of the larger Bethesda Game Studios, known for franchises like *The Elder Scrolls* and *Fallout*.  
- **Development Focus**: Initially focused on *BattleCry*, now supports major Bethesda titles.  

## Body  
### History  
- Founded in 2012 as BattleCry Studios by ZeniMax Media.  
- Rebranded as Bethesda Game Studios Austin in March 2018.  

### Operations  
- Headquarters: Austin, Texas, United States.  
- Parent company: Bethesda Game Studios (since 2018).  

### Industry Involvement  
- Operates in the video game industry.  
- Contributes to major Bethesda titles post-rebranding.  

### Identifiers  
- **MobyGames ID**: 19211 (current), formerly listed under "Bethesda Game Studios Austin."  
- **VideoGameGeek ID**: 31336.  
- **Internet Game Database ID**: battlecry-studios.

## References

1. VideoGameGeek