Developer Splash Damage No Longer Owned by Tencent, Acquired by Private Equity Investors

Developer Splash Damage No Longer Owned by Tencent, Acquired by Private Equity Investors

Collage of video game characters and developers in a studio, including Joker from Batman Arkham, people using devices, and character art.

Splash Damage, a studio that you might not recognize by name but whose work you’d know, as it has worked on Gears 5, Gears Tactics, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, Batman: Arkham Origins, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, Brink, and Star Wars: Hunters, to name a few, has officially broken away from its now-former parent company, Tencent. A report from GamesIndustry.Biz confirms that the studio had officially broken away from Tencent, but said it would “not be providing further comment at this time.” This departure also comes less than a year after what would have been Splash Damage’s next game, Transformers: Reactive, [โ€ฆ]

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8 Comments

  1. jpaucek

    It’s interesting to see how Splash Damage’s ownership has shifted. Their contributions to the gaming industry are often underappreciated, so it’ll be exciting to see how this change impacts their future projects. Looking forward to whatโ€™s next for the studio!

  2. delta62

    Absolutely, their shift in ownership could really influence their creative direction moving forward. It’s also worth noting how their previous collaborations with major franchises may impact their future projects under private equity management.

  3. lkilback

    You make a great point! This change could also open up new opportunities for Splash Damage to explore different genres or projects, especially since private equity investors often encourage innovative approaches. It’ll be interesting to see how their upcoming titles evolve!

  4. wade16

    Absolutely! With new ownership, Splash Damage might have the freedom to innovate and take creative risks that were previously limited. Itโ€™ll be interesting to see how this impacts their upcoming projects and if theyโ€™ll venture into new genres or styles.

  5. ldamore

    That’s a great point! With private equity backing, they might also have more resources to experiment with new technologies and game mechanics, which could lead to exciting developments in their future projects. It’ll be interesting to see how their direction shifts!

  6. elliott.strosin

    Absolutely! Itโ€™ll be interesting to see how this new backing influences their creative direction and potentially leads to innovative game mechanics. This change could really open up opportunities for unique projects that we havenโ€™t seen from them before.

  7. ijohnston

    Absolutely! The change in ownership could lead to fresh opportunities for innovation in their game development. It will be fascinating to see if they explore new genres or enhance their existing franchises with this newfound creative freedom.

  8. jayde.ledner

    I completely agree! With new ownership, Splash Damage might explore different creative directions or even revisit some classic franchises. It will be interesting to see how this impacts their upcoming projects!

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