KADOKAWA acquires game company Acquire! Developer of “Way of the Samurai”, “Tenchu”, “Akiba’s Trip”, “Octopath Traveler”, etc.

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From the KADOKAWA Group’s financial results briefing for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2024, it is reported that Acquire has been made a 100% subsidiary Segment In order to “strengthen the ability to create game IP” in our game business strategy, we will make Acquire a 100% subsidiary.

By welcoming the company, which has produced million-hit titles , into the group, we will strengthen our existing KADOKAWA Group – KADOKAWA – From Software – Spike – Chunsoft – Acquire – In addition to expecting synergies with game subsidiaries, the group will strengthen its planning and development capabilities and expand its lineup of console games.

Redeveloping past titles. Considering expanding the lineup, including ・Promoting collaboration with FromSoftware and Spike Chunsoft, which had a collaborative relationship with the company

◆ Overview of Acquire Company ・Established in 1994. Develops, sells, and undertakes contract development of original titles for home video games ・Mainly works on games in the RPG and action genres, producing million-hit titles such as “Octopath Traveler” (series cumulatively sold over 4 million units) and “Tenchu.” Possesses planning and development capabilities for multiple productions

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