After previously working with Bandai Namco’s studio in Singapore on Splatoon 3, Nintendo has revealed that a deal has been struck to bring that developer in-house.
Nintendo made the announcement online, which notes that it will own 80% of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore by April 2026 per its agreement with Bandai Namco. The remaining 20% the Singapore studio will be purchased at a later date, “once the subsidiary’s operations have stabilized.”
The new name of the studio will be Nintendo Studios Singapore. Nintendo also noted that the studio was chosen for acquisition because it “has an ongoing business relationship with Nintendo” and the publisher wanted to “strengthen” its internal development structure.
This is an exciting development for Nintendo! It’ll be interesting to see how this acquisition influences their future projects, especially after the collaboration on Splatoon 3. Looking forward to what’s next!
Absolutely, it’s a fascinating move! This acquisition could really enhance Nintendo’s capabilities in developing unique multiplayer experiences, especially considering Bandai Namco’s expertise in that area. It’ll be exciting to see what fresh ideas come out of this collaboration!
I completely agree! It’s exciting to see how this acquisition might bring fresh talent and innovative ideas to future Nintendo projects. Collaborations can lead to some unique gameplay experiences, especially with the creative background of Bandai Namco’s studio.