Gaming hardware and lifestyle brand Razer has opened an AI-focused research and development facility in Singapore, marking the start of a multi-continent expansion aimed at shaping the future of AI-driven gaming and developer tools.
The new site, supported by Digital Industry Singapore, is the first of three planned “AI Centres of Excellence”, with sister facilities set to follow in Europe and the United States. Together, they will form a network designed to connect regional talent and accelerate the development of AI technologies for the gaming industry — including esports, where Razer has an established presence through partnerships, hardware and player support.
Singapore’s centre is expected to become one of the country’s largest dedicated AI gaming facilities. Razer plans to hire 150 specialists in roles spanning engineering, data science and game development, using a skills-first recruitment process intended to speed up hiring and attract top talent.
According to a press release, technologies in development at the new hub include Razer Game Co-AI, a generative AI system that provides real-time coaching tailored to individual playstyles, and Razer QA Co-AI, a tool that automates quality assurance testing and bug detection. The latter, which is currently in beta with studios ranging from indie teams to AAA developers, aims to cut QA times by up to 50% and will launch globally on AWS Marketplace in the coming months.
Future European and US hubs will also contribute to WYVRN, Razer’s developer platform integrating its AI Game Tools with hardware-driven technologies such as Sensa HD Haptics, Chroma RGB and THX Spatial audio.
According to Razer Chief Strategy Officer Li-Meng Lee, the Singapore hub will “lead the future of gaming” by combining research, talent and innovation to provide developers with scalable tools for building more intelligent and efficient games.
Philbert Gomez, Executive Director of Digital Industry Singapore, said the initiative reinforces the nation’s position as a regional centre for AI innovation, offering local talent the chance to work on flagship gaming products.
Razer’s role in Singapore’s tech and digital economy has recently been strengthened by Razer Gold securing a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Effective from 1 July 2025, the approval allows the company to provide regulated payment services, including domestic and cross-border transfers, e-money issuance and merchant acquisition.
