Augmented reality start-up CastAR has recruited the development team at studio Eat Sleep Play.

The developer has worked on titles across mobile and console, including the Twisted Metal games and most recently Ice Age Arctic Blast.

The team will work at CastAR’s new Salt Lake City studio alongside former Avalanche Software developers who worked on the Disney Infinity Franchise.

The CastAR headset is currently slated for release in 2017.

Mass market AR

“Eat Sleep Play had a 20-year track record of pleasing gamers by contributing to countless top rated console and mobile franchises, from Twisted Metal to Warhawk and more and we are thrilled to have their experienced developers join the castAR Salt Lake City team,” said Steve Parkis, President and COO of CastAR.

“The continued expansion of our development staff brings together an all-star content creation team focused on developing augmented reality experiences, and increases our momentum towards launching the first mass market augmented reality gaming platform.”