Pivotal Games Limited was formed in March 2000 as part of a multi-product deal with publisher SCi. Since its inception, Pivotal Games has earned a excellent reputation for delivering unique, high quality games and is recognised for its ability to hit deadlines.

Pivotal Games is renowned for developing action-packed team shooters with a strong tactical element. Every Pivotal release places an emphasis upon realistic combat, freedom of movement, switchable characters and the use of real-world tactics. Pivotal Games prides itself on avoiding the more traditional gun-and-run approach to the action-shooter genre, opting instead to encourage players to adopt a stealthier, more thoughtful approach to combat.