Bloober Team strengthens its executive team ahead of a major announcement, accelerating its path to global horror leadership

15 April 2026

Bloober Team, leading horror game developer, is entering a new phase of growth, as it prepares for the announcement of its ambitious upcoming projects. Building on a legacy of its genre-defining titles and a a strong creative and commercial momentum, the company is strengthening its leadership team expanding organizational capabilities to support its dynamic growth.

Founded in Kraków in 2008, Bloober Team has spent over a decade helping to define the horror genre. From Layers of Fear, Observer, and Blair Witch to The Medium, and most recent, critically acclaimed SILENT HILL 2 remake - developed in collaboration with KONAMI, the studio has consistently pushed the boundaries of narrative-driven horror experiences.

In 2025, Bloober Team took a further step by launching its original survival-horror IP, Cronos: The New Dawn, thereby establishing a foundation for future franchise development.
Following these milestones, Bloober Team is now evolving from a single project-driven enterprise towards a scalable, multi-project structure, ready to achive predictable, repeatable performance levels, thus reinforcing its ambition to become the global leader in horror category.

To support this, the company has decided to strengthen its leadership team with key appointments across: Studio management, Publishing, and Business development.

Thaine Lyman has joined Bloober Team as Head of Studio, overseen the entire production organization and driven operational excellence across all development teams. With over 20 years of experience in the global games industry, including senior leadership roles at Activision and Wargaming, Lyman has led large-scale productions from concept to worldwide launch. His expertise will play a critical role as Bloober Team expands its multi-project pipeline.

Michał Gembicki has been appointed Head of Publishing, where he is responsible for shaping the company’s publishing strategy, strengthening global distribution, and expanding its commercial footprint. With nearly two decades of experience, including key roles at CD Projekt Group and as CEO of Klabater SA, Gembicki brings deep expertise in portfolio management, market expansion, and monetization strategies.

Katya Baukova serves as Director of Business Development, leading strategic partnerships, franchise growth initiatives, and global expansion efforts. With senior experience at CD Projekt and Techland, she plays a key role in strengthening Bloober Team’s international relationships and unlocking new opportunities across gaming and cross-media.

“We are at a pivotal moment in Bloober Team’s evolution. Following the success of our recent projects, we are now building the foundation for the next stage of growth - one that is more scalable, more predictable, and significantly more ambitious. The leadership team we have assembled is truly game-changing. It strengthens our ability to deliver multiple high-quality projects in parallel and positions us to take the next step toward becoming the global leader in horror.”

Piotr Babieno, CEO of Bloober Team

Looking ahead, 2026 is expected to be a defining year for the company. Bloober Team is currently working on several projects, with announcements planned in the near future. These upcoming games include both original IP’s and franchise expansions.

New projects are expected to represent a significant step forward in terms of scale, ambition, and market impact. At the same time, the company continues to develop its existing portfolio focusing on Cronos: The New Dawn, while expanding its horror universe with future projects such as announced earlier this year - Layers of Fear 3.

With a new strong and experienced leadership team, an exciting portfolio of new projects, and a robust development pipeline, Bloober Team is positioning itself for sustained growth and long-term leadership in the global horror market.