All Brands Owned by Kinetic Games

What is Kinetic Games?
Kinetic Games Limited is a privately held British indie game development studio founded in 2020 by Daniel Knight in Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom. The company is best known for Phasmophobia, a co-op horror game that has sold approximately 24 million copies since its September 2020 early access launch. The studio employs approximately 43 people and reported turnover of £17.47 million for the fiscal year ending October 2023.

Is Kinetic Games publicly traded?
No, Kinetic Games is not publicly traded. The company is privately held and owned entirely by its founder, Daniel Knight. Knight holds 75 to 100 percent of the company's shares, voting rights, and director appointment power. The company has not raised external funding and is self-financed through game sales revenue. No IPO plans have been announced.

Who founded Kinetic Games?
Kinetic Games was founded by Daniel Knight, also known online as Dknighter, in 2020. Knight began developing the game that would become Phasmophobia as early as 2018 under the working title Spectrophobia. On March 3, 2020, he renamed the game to Phasmophobia and the company to Kinetic Games. The company was formally incorporated on October 21, 2020, with Knight as the sole director.

Where is Kinetic Games based?
Kinetic Games is headquartered in Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom. The company's registered office is at Stag Gates House, 63/64 The Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1XS. The company has acquired additional office space in Southampton as part of its expansion. The workforce is distributed primarily across the United Kingdom, with a small presence in the United States.

How many brands does Kinetic Games own?
Kinetic Games owns one released game title, Phasmophobia. The company's portfolio is maximally concentrated on this single product, with all resources dedicated to its development and expansion. The 2026 registration of the "Kinetic Publishing" trademark suggests the company may expand into publishing titles by other developers, though no specific titles have been announced.

Who owns Kinetic Games?
Kinetic Games is owned entirely by its founder, Daniel Knight. According to Companies House filings, Knight holds 75 to 100 percent of the company's shares, 75 to 100 percent of voting rights, and the power to appoint directors. There is no parent company, no external investors, and no publisher. The company is registered with Companies House under company number 12966685.

What is Phasmophobia's 1.0 release date?
The 1.0 full release of Phasmophobia is planned for 2026, though a specific date has not been announced. Kinetic Games stated in its January 2026 roadmap that the 1.0 launch will release simultaneously across all platforms. The launch will incorporate the Horror 2.0 update and will be accompanied by a Nintendo Switch 2 release, a player character overhaul, and a Unity 6 engine upgrade.