Founded in 2011 in Hasselt, Belgium, by Kevin Haelterman and Tom Lissens, LuGus Studios began as a passionate indie team focused on creative, serious, and entertainment-driven games. With a foundation in serious-games development and gamification, the studio quickly developed expertise in designing fun, artistic, and purpose-driven gaming experiences, shaped by both educational and cultural aspirations

LuGus Studios rose to global prominence with Liftoff: FPV Drone Racing, a simulation that captures the high-speed excitement and physics authenticity of first-person-view drone racing. Launched in late 2015 on PC, Liftoff became a beloved title among drone enthusiasts and gamers alike, continuously enriched with updates, custom tracks, and community engagement. The studio maintains its top position in this market through steady growth and strategic diversification, expanding the Liftoff franchise with new yearly releases.