Karol Żółcik

Karol Żółcik

Head of Studio Reality Games
Karol Żółcik

Karol Żółcik is the Head of Studio at Reality Games , bringing over seven years of progressive leadership experience in free-to-play (F2P) mobile game production and product management. In his current role, he directs the studio's multi-year growth strategy, having successfully launched new mobile IP and significantly expanded the company's annual revenue base. Karol oversees a high-performance, multi-disciplinary agile team of 50 people and drives strategic live service operations by prioritizing key metrics such as Lifetime Value (LTV), DAU/MAU, and retention rates across all titles.

Previously serving as Head of Production at Reality Games and a Product Owner at DECA Games , Karol has a proven track record of defining product roadmaps, managing live events, and designing games based on world-renowned IPs. He is an expert in leveraging deep analytics and A/B testing to optimize game economies and monetization loops.

At the LSG Summit, Karol brings a unique, data-driven perspective on how studios can adapt to rapidly shifting player behaviors. He is passionate about bridging the gap between core commercial strategies and community engagement, advocating for the use of emerging trends like User-Generated Content (UGC) to build sustainable, player-first live service ecosystems.

Conference Day 1 – 8th September 2026

9:00 AM Opening Panel Discussion – Agility in Action: How Studios Adapt and Thrive in Live Service

This session explores why agility is essential for studios operating in the fast moving world of live service games, where human decision making, tooling flexibility, and community expectations all shift rapidly. Drawing on real examples from studio leadership, the presentation highlights moments where teams had to pivot quickly, overcome unexpected challenges, and manage the resulting impact on players. Attendees will gain insight into:

  • Designing or altering studio processes and team structures that enable them to respond quickly to live service demands.
  • Leveraging flexible tools, both in-house and designed by third-parties, minimise developer or player disruptions.
  • Strengthening player trust by communicating clearly and acting decisively during rapid change.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Karol.

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