When was White Wolf Publishing founded and by whom?
White Wolf Publishing was founded in 1991 through a merger between Lion Rampant and White Wolf Magazine. The founders of the company were Mark Rein-Hagen, Steve Wieck, and Stewart Wieck.
Questions about White Wolf Publishing
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the origin of the name White Wolf?
The name White Wolf was borrowed from the works of Michael Moorcock, a British author known for his complex, often dark fantasy epics. This choice signaled a shift away from traditional high fantasy toward something more mature and morally ambiguous.
When did White Wolf merge with CCP Games?
White Wolf merged with CCP Games in 2006. The Icelandic company behind the massively multiplayer online game EVE Online intended to combine White Wolf's rich narrative worlds with CCP's technical expertise in online gaming.
When was White Wolf dissolved as a separate entity?
White Wolf was dissolved as a separate entity in 2018 following a series of controversies and the dismissal of most of the company's staff. The company had been acquired by Paradox Interactive in 2015 and faced instability due to the cancellation of its MMORPG project.
When did White Wolf announce its return as a publishing entity?
White Wolf announced its return as the official licensing and publishing entity for all World of Darkness transmedia properties in May 2025. The company is now under the leadership of Jason Carl, Brand Marketing Manager.