Video games developer Climax Studios has taken 24,000 sq ft of space at Lakeside North Harbour on the south coast.

The deal sees Climax relocate its headquarters to the 130 acre the Portsmouth business campus, further strengthening Lakeside’s occupier mix and its appeal to technology and creative sector businesses.

Founded in the city over 35 years ago, Climax Studios, part of the Keywords group, is one of the UK’s most established development studios and works with global brands including Sony, Microsoft and Ubisoft.

The studio has played a key role in major franchises, including Age of Empires IV, Flight Simulator and Assassins Creed.