Hasbro Opens Wizards of the Coast Studios in Montréal
The gaming giant inaugurates its new downtown office with an event for employees, partners, and local officials.
Hasbro, Inc. has officially opened Wizards of the Coast Studios Inc., a new studio based in downtown Montréal. The company marked the occasion with an inaugural event on October 8, welcoming employees, partners, media representatives, and local officials to the facility.
The establishment of the Montréal studio represents an expansion of Hasbro's operational footprint in Canada, adding to the company's global network of development and publishing centers. Wizards of the Coast, the subsidiary responsible for the company's trading card games and tabletop gaming properties, has long maintained a significant presence in game design and production across multiple territories.
The downtown location positions the studio within Montréal's established creative and technology sector, a region with a growing reputation for hosting digital entertainment and gaming enterprises. The event brought together stakeholders from across Hasbro's business, reflecting the company's investment in the region and its commitment to expanding creative operations outside the United States.
The opening comes as tabletop gaming continues to experience sustained commercial and cultural momentum globally, with trading card games and role-playing systems maintaining broad appeal among both longtime enthusiasts and new players entering the hobby.