Embracer has unveiled its latest strategic move: splitting into three distinct companies, each specializing in different segments of the gaming industry.
First Company – Asmodee
- Asmodee will concentrate on board games and related ventures, encompassing 23 studios.
- This group is named after the renowned board game publisher, Asmodee, known for titles like “Exploding Kittens,” “Ticket to Ride,” and “Catan.”
- Asmodee will continue to expand its portfolio with games based on popular franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, and Game of Thrones.
- Expectations are high for Asmodee to grow rapidly and resume acquiring new studios.
Some of the board games released by Asmodee.
Second Company – Coffee Stain & Friends
- Coffee Stain & Friends will focus on developing PC, console, and mobile games, including free-to-play titles and indie games.
- This group comprises various publishers and developers such as Coffee Stain, Ghost Ship, and THQ Nordic.
- Prominent franchises under this group include Deep Rock Galactic, Goat Simulator, and Valheim.
- Free-to-play titles like Star Trek Online and D&D Neverwinter Online are also part of their offerings.
Third Company – Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends
- Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends will specialize in AAA games for PC and consoles.
- This group includes prestigious studios like Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montreal, and Warhorse Studios.
- Franchises like The Lord of the Rings and Tomb Raider are part of their impressive lineup.
- Other entities within the group include PLAION and Dark Horse.
Additional details about the new companies:
- The names Coffee Stain & Friends and Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends are subject to change in the future.
- All three companies will be listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.
- Embracer Group leader Lars Wingefors will retain a significant stake in all three companies.
The restructuring of Embracer began following a failed deal with a Saudi Arabia fund, resulting in the loss of key studios and cancellations of projects like Deus Ex.
Link from stopgame.ru