Lemon Sky Studios is a computer-generated imagery studio that produces art for animation and video game titles, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company is best known for outsourcing computer animation and art project for major video game titles such as Final Fantasy VII Remake, Resident Evil: Resistance, Warcraft III: Reforged, StarCraft: Remastered, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, Marvel's Spider-Man, and Gears of War 5. The studio also involved in animation series such as TruckTown and Nickelodeon's Middle School Moguls.
Organization Lemon Sky's production team is made up of over 450 artists and production staff.
The studio's headquarters is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with an additional branch located in the city of Penang.
The studio was acquired and is currently fully owned by ASX-listed game studio, iCandy Interactive Limited.
The studio's co-founders, Cheng-Fei Wong and Ken Foong, were given a management contract to serve the studios post acquisition, but they left early ahead of the expiry of the management contract.
Legal action against former executives In November 2024, Lemon Sky Studios, via its parent company iCandy Interactive Limited, announced that Lemon Sky Studios had initiated legal action against Cheng-Fei Wong and Ka King Foong, the former executives of Lemon Sky Studios. The lawsuit, filed in the High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, alleges several breaches of fiduciary duties, breaches of trust, and other unlawful actions.
The legal action stems from an internal review and forensic audit conducted by Lemon Sky Studios The investigation revealed suspicious transactions involving an undisclosed privately held Malaysian company called Momodica Sdn. Bhd., which was allegedly majority-owned by Wong and Foong.
According to iCandy Interactive, Wong and Foong allegedly arranged for Lemon Sky Studios to pay Momodica RM1,505,750 (approximately A$524,542) irrespective of the quality or quantity of sub-contracting work undertaken.
Amidst controversies and facing legal actions, Wong and Foong started a Malaysian studio called Spiky Things Studio immediately after leaving Lemon Sky Studios.
Milestones 2006 Founders Cheng-Fei Wong and Ken Foong establish their first game art studio, Igloo Digital Arts. The studio becomes the first Malaysian company to work on in-game assets.
2008 The studio contributes work to its first AAA game project, Afro Samurai, and its first TV animation project, Buzzy Bee.
2010 Igloo Digital Arts is restructured and officially renamed Lemon Sky.
2014 Lemon Sky signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Bandai Namco Malaysia to facilitate development of future games.
2015 Lemon Sky launches a second studio in Penang under the name of Lemon Sky North.
2017 Lemon Sky celebrates its 10-year anniversary with Hello Lemon Sky, an event inviting the public to visit the studio and learn from experienced artists.
2018 Lemon Sky debuts AstroLOLogy, its first original animation IP. Electronic Arts announces its partnership with Lemon Sky on Command & Conquer Remastered Collection.
2019 Lemon Sky wins Exporter of the Year and Gold Awards for the Services (Mid-Tier) Category in the Export Excellence Awards 2019.
2020 As part of its rapid expansion, Lemon Sky moves to its new headquarters in UOA Business Park.
2021 AstroLOLogy gains 1 million subscribers on YouTube. iCandy Interactive Ltd acquires Lemon Sky. Lemon Sky wins a Gold Award for the Services (Mid-Tier and Large) Category in the Export Excellence Awards 2021.
2022 Lemon Sky receives its ISO 2700 certification. Lemon Sky announces the development of its original video game IP, Metal Genesis. Lemon Sky wins a Gold Award for the Services (Mid-Tier and Large) Category in the Export Excellence Awards 2022.
2024 Lemon Sky Studios announced the early departure of CEO and COO, with a management transition led by Executive Director Mr Kin Wai Lau. Lemon Sky Studios initiated legal action against former executives of Lemon Sky Studio, Mr Cheng-Fei Wong and Mr Ken Foong for alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and financial misconduct. Lemon Sky Studio assures zero impact on all ongoing projects.
Video game projects
+TitleRelease yearDeveloperPublisherGo Vacation2011Bandai Namco EntertainmentNintendo, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, Namco Bandai Games America Inc.The Sims FreePlayMaxis, Firemonkeys Studios, EA Mobile, Blue Tongue EntertainmentElectronic ArtsSonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed2012Sumo DigitalSEGASimCity2013MaxisElectronic ArtsShadow of the EternalsQuantum EntanglementQuantum EntanglementWar of LegionsAteamAteamOutraceYubi GamesYubi GamesGame of War: Fire AgeMachine ZoneMachine ZoneFIFA 14Electronic ArtsElectronic ArtsNBA 2K142K Sports2K SportsCall of Duty: GhostsInfinity WardActivisionDead Rising 3CapcomMicrosoft StudiosDead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition2014CapcomCapcomSoulcalibur: Lost SwordsProject SoulBandai NamcoOmega QuintetIdea FactoryIdea Factory, Compile HeartDark Souls IIFromSoftwareBandai NamcoMLB 14: The ShowSan Diego StudioSony Computer EntertainmentNBA 2K15Visual Concepts2K SportsDark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin2015FromSoftwareBandai NamcoBloodborneFromSoftwareSony Interactive EntertainmentFinal Fantasy XIV: HeavenswardSquare EnixSquare EnixWorld of TanksWargamingWargamingGears of War: Ultimate EditionThe Coalition, Epic GamesMicrosoft StudiosTales of ZestiriaBandai NamcoBandai NamcoNBA 2K16Visual Concepts2K SportsWWE 2K16Yuke's2K GamesNeed for Speed: EdgeEA KoreaTencent, Nexon, Nexon KoreaDisney Magical World 2Bandai NamcoNintendo, Bandai NamcoBig Bang GalaxyAteam Inc.Ateam Inc.Vega ConflictKIXEYEKIXEYEDark Souls III2016FromSoftwareFromSoftwareNBA 2K17Visual Concepts Entertainment2K SportsValkyrie ConnectAteam Inc.Ateam Inc.Pirates: Treasure HuntersVirtual ToysVirtual ToysTales of BerseriaBandai NamcoBandai NamcoWWE 2K17Visual Concepts, Yukes2K SportsGears of War 4The CoalitionMicrosoft StudiosSword Art Online: Hollow RealizationAquriaBandai NamcoCall of Duty: Infinite WarfareInfinity WardActivisionDead Rising 4CapcomMicrosoft Studios, CapcomGravity Rush 22017Project Siren, Sony Interactive EntertainmentSony Interactive EntertainmentTales of BerseriaBandai NamcoBandai NamcoMario Sports SuperstarsBandai Namco, Camelot Software PlanningNintendoMLB The Show 17San Diego StudioSony Interactive EntertainmentThe Elder Scrolls: LegendsDire Wolf Digital, Sparkypants StudiosBethesda SoftworksFinal Fantasy XV: A New EmpireMachine ZoneMachine Zone, Epic Action LLCFinal Fantasy XIV: StormbloodSquare EnixSquare EnixTekken 7Bandai Namco StudiosBandai Namco EntertainmentStarCraft: RemasteredBlizzard EntertainmentBlizzard EntertainmentUncharted: The Lost LegacyNaughty DogSony Interactive EntertainmentWWE 2K18Yuke's, Visual Concepts2K SportsMarvel's Spider-Man2018Insomniac GamesSony Interactive EntertainmentWWE 2K19Yuke's, Visual Concepts2K Games, 2K SportsDiablo III: Eternal Collection Blizzard EntertainmentBlizzard EntertainmentMist GearsTri-AceAlim Co.Ltd.The Grand Tour Game2019Amazon Game StudiosAmazon Game Studios, Heavy Iron StudiosAnthemBioWare, Bioware Austin LLCElectronic ArtsMortal Kombat 11NetherRealm Studios, Shiver Entertainment, QLOC, ShiverWarner Bros. Interactive EntertainmentFinal Fantasy XIV: ShadowbringersSquare EnixSquare EnixTeppenGungHo OnlineGungHo OnlineGears 5The CoalitionXbox Game StudiosWWE 2K20Yuke's, Visual Concepts2K Games, 2K SportsWarcraft III: Reforged2020Blizzard EntertainmentBlizzard EntertainmentResident Evil: ResistanceCapcom, NeoBards Entertainment Ltd.CapcomFinal Fantasy VII RemakeSquare EnixSquare EnixCommand & Conquer Remastered CollectionLemon Sky Studios, Petroglyph GamesElectronic ArtsThe Last of Us Part IINaughty DogSony Interactive Entertainment Wasteland 3inXile EntertainmentinXile EntertainmentMarvel's AvengersCrystal DynamicsSquare EnixBaldur's Gate IIILarian Studios NVLarian Studios NVNeed for Speed: Hot Pursuit - RemasteredStellar Entertainment SoftwareElectronic ArtsMarvel's Spider-Man: Miles MoralesInsomniac GamesSony Interactive Entertainment AmericaMarvel's Spider-Man RemasteredInsomniac GamesSony Interactive Entertainment AmericaDemon's SoulsBluepoint GamesSony Interactive Entertainment Japan StudioMarvel Strike Force2021ScopelyScopelyOverwatch 2Blizzard EntertainmentBlizzard EntertainmentMass Effect: Legendary EditionElectronic ArtsElectronic ArtsRatchet & Clank: Rift ApartInsomniac GamesSony Interactive EntertainmentDiablo II: ResurrectedBlizzard EntertainmentBlizzard EntertainmentFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes2022Intelligent Systems, Omega ForceNintendoRumbleverseIron GalaxyEpic GamesSaints RowVolition Deep SilverThe Last of Us Part 1Naughty DogSony Interactive EntertainmentGundam EvolutionBandai Namco OnlineBandai Namco EntertainmentStar Ocean: The Divine Forcetri-Ace Square EnixWarlander2023ToylogicPlaionForspokenLuminous ProductionsSquare EnixHi-Fi RushTango GameworksBethesda Softworks, KraftonThe Settlers: New AlliesUbisoft Düsseldorf UbisoftWild HeartsOmega Force Electronic ArtsWo Long: Fallen DynastyTeam Ninja Koei TecmoThe SandboxTSB Gaming TSB Gaming Monopoly Go!ScopelyScopelyRedfallArkane AustinBethesda SoftworksStreet Fighter 6CapcomCapcomFinal Fantasy XVISquare EnixSquare EnixExoprimalCapcomCapcomArmored Core VI: Fires of RubiconFromSoftwareFromSoftware, Bandai Namco EntertainmentBaldur's Gate 3Larian StudiosLarian StudiosMarvel's Spider-Man 2Insomniac GamesSony Interactive EntertainmentThe Last of Us Part II Remastered2024Naughty DogSony Interactive EntertainmentRise of the RōninKoei TecmoSony Interactive EntertainmentWhat If...? – An Immersive StoryILM Immersive, Lucasfilm LtdMarvel Studios, ILM Immersive, AppleStormgateFrost Giant StudiosFrost Giant Studios[REDACTED]Striking Distance StudiosKRAFTONStar Fox2026Velan StudiosNintendoMarvel's WolverineInsomniac GamesSony Interactive EntertainmentRayman Legends RetoldUbisoft Milan, Ubisoft MontpillierUbisoft
Animation projects TitleRelease yearPublisherBuzzy Bee and Friends2009TV 2 Surfer Girl2013Surfer GirlSydney Sailboat2014ABC 4 Kids , 3e , Tiny Pop , Raydar MediaTruckTownTreehouse TV , Tiny Pop Gummandos2015Spin MasterPumpkin ReportsNickelodeon, Qubo, Rai GulpFuture-Worm!2016DisneyOcean Groove with Maestro Ning2018GentingAstroLOLogyLemon Sky AnimationTinpoAmerican Greetings EntertainmentKnights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya2019Toei AnimationMiddle School MogulsNickelodeonSpookadillyGentingBig City Greens2020DisneySantiago of the SeasNickelodeonBattle Kitty2022NetflixNot Quite Narwhal2023DreamWorks Animation Pokémon: Path to the PeakThe Pokémon CompanyPlaydate with Winnie the PoohDisney JuniorMighty MonsterWheelies2024DreamWorks Animation Aniimo Official Reveal Trailer 2025FunPlus
Controversies In March 2021, game journalist Chris Bratt from People Make Games interviewed 19 current and former employee from Lemon Sky Studios and Indonesia-based animation studio Brandoville regarding working conditions. The testimonial from employees revealed that Lemon Sky Studios allegedly put its artists through unpaid overtime and had them work weekends to meet tight deadlines from triple-A clients. The higher-ups allegedly used passive-aggressive methods to pressure Lemon Sky artists to work overtime. Lemon Sky Studios denied the allegations as "factually and legally inaccurate" and "are surprised that such allegations are targeted at Lemon Sky", stating they abide all Malaysian employment laws. Lemon Sky Studios also stated they will "take appropriate measures in response", include "obtaining feedback from all of our employees regarding their individual concerns".
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