David Staats

David Staats is an accomplished Senior Systems Designer with extensive experience in the video game industry, currently working at Skeleton Key since April 2024. Previously, David served as Lead Systems Designer at Crystal Dynamics, contributing to the title 'Perfect Dark,' and as Senior Systems Designer at Aspyr Media, focusing on the 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake.' David's experience at BioWare includes designing systems for 'Star Wars: The Old Republic - Legacy of the Sith,' where notable achievements included developing the Galactic Seasons and Login Rewards systems. Additional roles at Certain Affinity, QC Games Inc, and other companies showcase a strong background in AI behavior development, combat systems design, and collaboration across disciplines, along with a degree in Game Art and Design from The Art Institutes.