Atelier 801

Atelier 801 is a French success story in the video game industry, founded in Lille in 2011 by Mélanie CHRISTIN and Jean-Baptiste Le MARCHAND. The company’s story is closely tied to its first game, “Transformice“, which enjoyed unexpected and meteoric success.

Originally, “Transformice” was a personal project, developed as a hobby by the two co-founders. The enthusiasm for “Transformice” was such that in 2011, the two creators made the bold decision to leave their jobs to found Atelier 801. This decision allowed them to devote themselves fully to the development and management of the game, meeting the growing demand from players.

Since its creation, Atelier 801 has grown significantly. The company, which started with its two co-founders, now employs ten more people. This expansion bears witness not only to the continued success of “Transformice”.

The story of Atelier 801 perfectly illustrates how a passion can turn into a thriving business in the video game industry. It highlights the importance of innovation, of responsiveness in the face of unexpected success, and of the ability to adapt quickly to market demands. This success story made in France also shows the potential of the video game industry in the country, and more particularly in the Hauts-de-France region.