In 2022, Linda Inghammar and Sophie Van, who had collaborated at various studios for almost a decade, came together to form Studio Northshade. Their shared vision for the game studio focused on emphasizing team well-being and developing a game rooted in creativity and teamwork.
The idea of Desert Flower was born shortly thereafter, and the team quickly grew explosively. With team members intrigued by both the game idea, as well as the company foundation; that while game development is a passion for us, it is also a job, and it is important to have a healthy work life balance.