Cobra (game engine)

Cobra
Developer(s)Frontier Developments
Initial release1988; 36 years ago (1988)
Stable release
4th generation (2023)
Written inC++
PlatformMicrosoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo DS, Wii, Gamecube
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.frontier.co.uk


Cobra is a cross-platform, 3D game engine, proprietary tools and tech by Frontier Developments.[1] Various iterations of Cobra have been developed in-house since 1988.[2][3] It includes a custom cross-platform game engine and licensed middleware.[2]

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  2. ^ a b "Cobra Development Technologies & Tools". Frontier. 23 January 2023. Archived from the original on 12 August 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Frontier on bringing scientific authenticity to games and why the studio still uses its own engine". MCV. 17 July 2018. Archived from the original on 1 December 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2024.