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Basil Weber

Founder and CEO, Urban Games · Switzerland

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-27

Basil Weber is the CEO of Urban Games. Weber is based in Switzerland. Weber was educated at ETH Zurich.

Basil Weber is the founder and CEO of Urban Games, a Swiss video game developer founded in 2013. He studied computer science at ETH Zurich, specializing in computer graphics, and started programming Train Fever with his brother during his studies. For his master's thesis, he addressed how to simulate cities and make them grow dynamically.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage has focused on Urban Games securing a publishing partnership with Paradox Interactive for Transport Fever 3, with the game scheduled for release later in 2026. Media outlets have highlighted the collaboration between Urban Games and the Cities: Skylines publisher, with commentary suggesting the deal will benefit the title's development and distribution. The game is set to make its public debut at gamescom 2026 in Cologne.

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Education
ETH Zurich

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Basil Weber is the Founder and CEO of Urban Games, based in Switzerland.
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Basil Weber is CEO of Urban Games.
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Basil Weber studied at ETH Zurich.