Embracer Group
Embracer Group is a Swedish video game and media holding company. Starting from its acquisition of JoWooD and THQ in 2011 and 2013 respectively, it has gone on to acquire notable and classic developers and franchises such as Coffee Stain Studios (Goat Simulator series), Gearbox Entertainment (Borderlands series), Koch Media (several developers such as Volition, Flying Wild Hog, Prime Matter etc), and many others. Stay with us as we investigate the latest and hottest news regarding the Embracer Group and bring it to you.
- Industry
Savvy Games Walked Away From $2 Billion Investment In Embracer Group
Savvy Games, A Saudi-Arabian video game company was interested in investing billions into Embracer Group, but the deal later fell apart
- eXputer Originals
It’s High Time For Legacy Of Kain To Make A Return
Crystal Dynamics' interest in Legacy of Kain and the new secret playtest rekindle hopes for the epic vampire journey's much-needed revival.
- Industry
Embracer Group Restructuring Causes Layoffs, Project Cancelations, And Studio Closures
Embracer Group has recently an announced huge restructuring program that seeks to reduce the giant conglomerate's costs and losses.
- Games
KOTOR Remake Is Still In Development Despite Rumors Of Cancelation
KOTOR Remake is still in development, destroying the rumors that suggested its cancelation. The release date is currently not known.
- eXputer Originals
Why Amazon Should Acquire Embracer Group
Amazon has suffered from a lack of direction in its video game division. A mega acquisition could be what the company needs.
- Games
The Lord Of The Rings IP To See 5 Game Releases By 2024
A total of five Lord of the Rings games are planned to release by the next year, as discovered in the latest quarterly financial report.
- Games
Crystal Dynamics And Eidos Montreal Aiming To Launch 5 AAA Games By 2028
Embracer Groups' Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal are reportedly planning to release 5 AAA projects by March 2028.
- News
Embracer Group Plans To Release Up To 19 AAA Titles In The Next 3 Years
Embracer Group has ambitious plans to release up to 19 AAA titles by 2026 and is currently developing over 200 separate titles.
- Games
The Saints Row Reboot Cost Over 100 Million Dollars To Make
One of the most infamous releases of last year, the Saints Row reboot supposedly cost over 100 million dollars to make.
- Games
Goat Simulator 3 And Evil West Sold As Per Embracer’s Expectations
Embracer Group has confirmed that both last year's Goat Simulator 3 and Evil West sold "largely in line with management expectations."
- Industry
Tomb Raider IP Rights Seemingly Purchased By Amazon For $600 Million
Amazon has acquired the rights to the Tomb Raider IP by Embracer Group for $600 million; the currency is assumed to be USD but not confirmed.
- Games
Slipgate Ironworks Acquires Core Decay Developer ALL CAPS
The studio behind Ghostrunner, Slipgate Ironworks, has acquired ALL CAPS to continue the development of the ongoing Core Decay game in tandem.
- Games
Saints Row’s Reboot “Did Not Meet Full Expectations,” Says Embracer Group
The reception of the Saints Row reboot did not meet the expectations of the Embracer Group, but the financial performance wasn't bad.
- Industry
Embracer Group Rumored To Have Acquired Risk Of Rain Developer
Embracer Group is rumored to have bought America-based Hopoo Games, the developer behind the Risk of Rain series.
- Industry
Square Enix Montreal Gets Shut Down By Embracer
Square Enix sold Montreal to an embracer group just over a month ago, the rebranded studio, despite showing signs of hope, shut down.
- Industry
Embracer Group Completed Crystal Dynamic, Eidos & Square Enix Montreal Deal
Embracer Group has announced the anticipated completion of Crystal Dynamic Eidos-Montréal and Square Enix Montréal Acquisition.
- Industry
Embracer Group to Acquire IP Rights to The Lord Of The Rings And The Hobbit
Swedish gaming publisher and media company Embracer Group has entered an agreement to acquire Middle Earth Enterprises, owner of the rights of the Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit,…
- Industry
Square Enix Sold To Embracer Group To Save Its Other Game Sales
According to a recent conference call, Square Enix sold Crystal Dynamics and Eidos-Montréal to avoid cannibalizing the rest of its sales.