Studio Startup Hub

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Pre-Launch Checklist

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Full Cost Model

Project Scope

Game Type

Target Platform(s)

Dev Duration 18 months

Studio Country / Tax Regime

Office & Overheads

Studio Setup

Monthly Rent / Co-work £800

Hardware / Workstations (total) £5,000

Insurance (annual) £1,200

Legal & Accountancy (annual) £3,000

Misc. Overheads / Month £500

Tools & Software (per year)

Engine License £0

Art & Design Software £600

Audio / DAW £300

Source Control / CI-CD £400

Project Management £200

Analytics / Crash Reporting £300

Team Headcount & Salaries

Role	Qty	Monthly	Total

Marketing, QA & Launch

Total Marketing Budget £15,000

Localisation £2,000

Platform Fees / Porting £3,000

QA / External Testing £5,000

Contingency Buffer % 15%

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