Daybreak Games is an American video game developer and publisher founded in 1997. The company specialises in massively multiplayer online (MMO) games and live service multiplayer titles, operating persistent online worlds that serve millions of players worldwide. Its studios are based in San Diego, California, and Austin, Texas, employing hundreds of staff.
The studio's portfolio includes several long-running franchises. EverQuest and EverQuest II are cornerstone titles in the MMO genre, while DC Universe Online brings the DC Comics universe to an online multiplayer setting. The company also operates Magic: The Gathering Online, an adaptation of the collectible card game.
Technically, Daybreak's work spans video game development, massively multiplayer online architecture, and live service game operations - disciplines that require expertise in networking, server infrastructure, and ongoing content delivery to support large-scale concurrent player populations.
