Early Life
Paweł Marchewka was born on April 18, 1973, in Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland. From a young age, he displayed a keen interest in video games. In his high school years, Marchewka started distributing video games to shops across Poland with friends.
Rise to Success
In 1991, Marchewka founded Techland. Initially, the company focused on translating foreign programs and publishing them in the Polish market. By 1993, Techland began developing its own software, including dictionaries, translators, and computer games. The company released its first in-house developed game, *Prawo Krwi*, in 1995. In 2003, Techland released *Chrome*, followed by the *Call of Juarez* series, and *Dead Island*. The *Dying Light* series further solidified Techland's global presence. In July 2023, Tencent became the majority shareholder of Techland.
Key Business Strategies
Marchewka's strategic vision has been pivotal to Techland's success, enabling the company to become one of Poland's largest IT companies and one of the most recognized game developers globally. Techland's key strategies include a commitment to innovation, quality, and community engagement, as well as expanding into new territories.
Philanthropy
Information about Pawel Marchewka's specific philanthropic initiatives and amounts is not readily available. However, his company, Techland, has been committed to its community and guarantees to expand the world of *Dying Light 2 Stay Human* with new stories, locations, and in-game events.