Virtuos Acquires Third Kind Games

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21 August 2024 10:56

Virtuos, a video game development company, has acquired Third Kind Games, a major independent developer based in the UK. This acquisition marks Virtuos' entry into the UK gaming market.

Founded in 2016 by former Activision veterans, Third Kind Games has established itself with a team of over 70 and contributed to notable titles including Fable, Forza Horizon 4, Hearthstone, Predecessor, and Sea of Thieves. The studio is located in Leamington Spa, a key hub in the UK's gaming industry.

The nine co-founders of Third Kind Games will continue to lead the studio post-acquisition. The company plans to double its workforce within two years to meet increasing demand.

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Rav Tharanee, Chief Strategy Officer of Third Kind Games - a Virtuos Studio, stated "We are delighted to join forces with Virtuos, one of the largest and most globally recognised co-development partners of video games. This marks an exciting new chapter for Third Kind Games, enabling us to continue our growth and take on new and exciting AAA projects alongside Virtuos, while continuing to nurture the innovative, creative vision that has always been at the core of our identity. As Virtuos' first operation in the UK, we are proud to play a pivotal role in expanding their global footprint, and we look forward to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in gaming together."

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Virtuos Acquires Third Kind Games

Business

21 August 2024 10:56

Tags: Virtuos

Virtuos, a video game development company, has acquired Third Kind Games, a major independent developer based in the UK. This acquisition marks Virtuos' entry into the UK gaming market.

Founded in 2016 by former Activision veterans, Third Kind Games has established itself with a team of over 70 and contributed to notable titles including Fable, Forza Horizon 4, Hearthstone, Predecessor, and Sea of Thieves. The studio is located in Leamington Spa, a key hub in the UK's gaming industry.

The nine co-founders of Third Kind Games will continue to lead the studio post-acquisition. The company plans to double its workforce within two years to meet increasing demand.

More:JiJieHao Benched "Kjaerbye"

Rav Tharanee, Chief Strategy Officer of Third Kind Games - a Virtuos Studio, stated "We are delighted to join forces with Virtuos, one of the largest and most globally recognised co-development partners of video games. This marks an exciting new chapter for Third Kind Games, enabling us to continue our growth and take on new and exciting AAA projects alongside Virtuos, while continuing to nurture the innovative, creative vision that has always been at the core of our identity. As Virtuos' first operation in the UK, we are proud to play a pivotal role in expanding their global footprint, and we look forward to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in gaming together."

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