Bandai Namco Reveals Minority Stake Of Limbic Entertainment

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BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe (BNEE) today announced the acquisition of
a minority stake in German development studio Limbic Entertainment
effective December 30, 2020. This news follows the acquisition of Reflector
Entertainment in September 2020.
In order to achieve one of its key priorities of creating and owning more
IPs, BNEE announced that it has acquired a minority stake in German
developer Limbic Entertainment. The studio, comprised of more than 80
employees, will leverage its expertise working on titles such as
Tropico 6, Memories
of Mars, and the Heroes of Might & Magic brand to develop two brand new
franchises for BNEE.
"There was a natural fit from the moment we first met the BNEE team. This
collaboration gives us the support, capabilities, and resources to continue
to develop and grow our studio,” commented Stephan Winter, CEO of Limbic
Entertainment GmbH, “We are excited for the next chapter of Limbic
Entertainment and couldn’t be more thrilled to share the journey with BNEE
as we work together on two fantastic new projects.”
“We are happy to announce our partnership and acquisition of a minority
stake in Limbic Entertainment. The seasoned teams have shown their talents
in the past on the various titles they have been working on, with Tropico 6
being their latest success. They will be working on two new franchises,”
said Arnaud Muller, Chief Operating Officer, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Europe. “Limbic Entertainment fits perfectly within the strategy we set out
for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe a few years ago and allows us to keep
growing the output of new IP from studios tied to BNEE.”

2 Comments

  1. Ace said:

    What does Tomb Raider have to do with it? It’s a Square Enix property always developed by Crystal Dynamics/Square Enix Montreal.

    February 24, 2021
    • gareth said:

      Regardless of who makes it; it is a Square Enix property.

      February 24, 2021

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