Embracer Group is acquiring Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal and Square Enix Montreal studios from Square Enix. More than 50 games such as Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief, Legacy of Kain are also available in this trade.
Lars Wingefors, co-founder and CEO of Embracer Group, said in a press release: “We are excited and delighted to welcome these studios to embracer group. These studios have proven themselves in the gaming world. It will be a great pleasure for us to lead them and support them in how they can achieve their goals. We’re really glad they’re going to be a big part of Embracer.”
Phil Rogers, CEO of Square Enix America and Europe, said: “We are excited to be a part of Embracer. This is the perfect place for our goals. We will continue to make high-quality games with great people and deliver our existing franchises to players in the best way possible. Embracer offers a partnership where we can realize our dreams of maximizing the potential of our franchises and providing exceptional experiences.”
