Paradox Interactive, the writer of the hit technique recreation sequence Crusader Kings, is considering the acquisition of different companies and mental properties (IP) within the subsequent few years.
That’s in keeping with Paradox Interactive CEO Fredrik Wester who, in an organization presentation, confirmed that the writer “might be doing some acquisitions of companies or IPs throughout the coming year or years” (by way of PCGamesN).
However, Wester additionally reiterated that any such acquisitions wouldn’t be “the main focus of our operations.”
Wester additionally acknowledged that Paradox Interactive is nonetheless investing in “core pipeline” tasks, with a give attention to technique video games and administration video games, together with the upcoming Victoria 3. The writer additionally has the motion role-playing recreation Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 within the works.
“In making grand strategy accessible, Paradox has brought hours of absurd joy to a whole new generation of gamers,” summarised Jordan Oloman in NME’s assessment of Crusader Kings III.
The previous two years have been fairly a interval for acquisitions within the business. Last yr, Microsoft acquired Bethesda for £6billion ($7.5billion USD), earlier than additionally saying its intention to accumulate Call of Duty and Overwatch writer Activision Blizzard for £50billion ($68 billion USD).
Not to be outdone by Microsoft, Sony introduced that it was buying Destiny developer Bungie for £2.6billion ($3.6billion USD).
At the start of the month, Embracer Group acquired many of Square Enix’s Western studios and IPs for £240million ($300million USD), together with franchises corresponding to Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief and Legacy Of Kain.
In different information, developer Gearbox reportedly has a complete of 9 AAA video games in improvement. The announcement originated from Gearbox’s mum or dad firm, Embracer Group, which says “Gearbox continues to scale the organisation to deliver on its ambitious growth plan, and there are currently nine AAA games under development.”
