슬롯 머신 버그, INC. TO ACQUIRE UNKNOWN WORLDS, THE DEVELOPERS BEHIND SUBNAUTICA AND NATURAL SELECTION
- Date2021. 10. 29
슬롯 머신 버그 affirms its commitment to driving the future of content development by adding industry visionaries to its collective of independent video game development studios
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. – OCT. 29, 2021 – 슬롯 머신 버그, Inc., known for its global hit title PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and the upcoming AAA title, The Callisto Protocol, today announced its decision to acquire the creators of 슬롯 머신 버그, Unknown 슬롯 머신 버그. This latest decision continues 슬롯 머신 버그’s expansion strategy of securing and investing in top-tier talent that aspires to evolve, innovate, and create new experiences. Unknown 슬롯 머신 버그 becomes 슬롯 머신 버그’s sixth independent studio, joining a stable of other seasoned developers that include PUBG 슬롯 머신 버그s, Striking Distance 슬롯 머신 버그s, Bluehole 슬롯 머신 버그, RisingWings and Dreamotion.
Unknown 슬롯 머신 버그 will come to 슬롯 머신 버그 with a vast amount of experience steeped in a rich history of creating community-driven gameplay experiences. Founded by Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire in 2001, the studio created the highly popular Half-Life mod, Natural Selection, which went on to see a commercial sequel. Continuing with its community-focused roots, the studio went on to release critical and commercial PC and console successes, 슬롯 머신 버그 and 슬롯 머신 버그: Below Zero, in early access, before official launches. With Unknown 슬롯 머신 버그’ proven ability to create immersive experiences that resonate with gamers around the world, the latest acquisition plan will help 슬롯 머신 버그 expand its IP and diversify the company’s portfolio of groundbreaking games.
“Unknown 슬롯 머신 버그 are incredibly skilled and passionate developers with an unparalleled gift for creativity and a proven track record of building successful player-driven worlds.” said CH Kim, CEO of 슬롯 머신 버그, Inc. “슬롯 머신 버그 will spare no effort in helping them. Not only do they enhance our development capabilities, but we share a goal of creating unique experiences for global audiences.”
“It was immediately apparent how closely Unknown 슬롯 머신 버그 and 슬롯 머신 버그 are aligned in the way we think about games and game development,” said Charlie Cleveland, CEO of Unknown 슬롯 머신 버그. “슬롯 머신 버그 and PUBG both started humbly and evolved successfully through constant iteration and feedback. We want to bring new games to the world stage – and with 슬롯 머신 버그, we’re a big step closer. We’re truly looking forward to our future together.”
Unknown 슬롯 머신 버그 will function as an independent game development studio wholly owned by 슬롯 머신 버그 and will continue to operate globally with talent seated throughout the world. Unknown 슬롯 머신 버그’ structure and leadership will remain in place to retain its unique creative identity. In addition to ongoing updates for 슬롯 머신 버그 and 슬롯 머신 버그: Below Zero, Unknown 슬롯 머신 버그 is currently working on a new genre-defining game, which is slated to launch into early access in 2022.
Aream & Co. acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Unknown 슬롯 머신 버그 throughout the transaction, alongside Fenwick & West, who served as legal advisor. Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Kim & Chang acted as legal advisors to 슬롯 머신 버그.
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