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Shueisha Games and ACQUIRE have announced Yakoh Shinobi Ops, a four-player cooperative stealth action game for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam), with a 2027 release window. The game pits a quartet of Shinobi against vigilant foes and traps, requiring tight teamwork and synchronized ninjutsu to infiltrate enemy territories, avoid the Hunters, and return alive.
Red Dunes Games and ACQUIRE have announced a multi-year partnership to co-develop original video game IPs, blending Japanese craftsmanship with global storytelling, with titles like Project Tremor, Umbra, and Shadowcar planned for worldwide release and premieres at events like Tokyo Game Show.
Kadokawa Corporation, owner of FromSoftware, has acquired game developer Acquire to strengthen its ability to create intellectual property in games. Acquire, known for developing Octopath Traveler, will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Kadokawa. The acquisition aims to generate synergies with existing game-related subsidiaries, enhance planning and development capabilities, and expand the lineup of console games. Additionally, FromSoftware is focusing on improving profitability with major DLC for Elden Ring, while Spike Chunsoft plans to release Shiren the Wanderer 6. Tencent is reportedly developing an Elden Ring mobile game after acquiring licensing rights from FromSoftware.
Kadokawa Corporation, the parent company of FromSoftware, has acquired Acquire, the studio behind Octopath Traveler, making it a wholly owned subsidiary alongside FromSoftware and Spike Chunsoft. The acquisition aims to strengthen game IP creation and generate synergies with existing subsidiaries, enhancing console game lineup. The move's implications for game development efficiency and potential crossovers between titles remain unclear.
Kadokawa, the owner of From Software, has acquired the Japanese development studio Acquire, known for creating the Octopath Traveler games and other popular titles. The acquisition aims to strengthen Kadokawa's ability to create game IP and generate synergies with its existing subsidiaries. Meanwhile, From Software is working on an expansion for Elden Ring, which has sold over 20 million copies since its release, and a mobile version of the game is reportedly being developed by Tencent.
Ancient Weapon Holly, a roguelike action game, is set to launch on March 8 for PS5, Switch, and PC via Steam, with a later release for PS4. Developed by ACQUIRE and published by Aniplex, the game will be priced at 1,980 yen in Japan and will support multiple language options. Players can experience intense combat, strategically lure enemies into pitfalls, and evolve the protagonist, Holly, while delving into the game's deep strategy mechanics.
Publisher IzanagiGames and developer Acquire have announced the upcoming release of AMEDAMA, a side-scrolling, soul-shifting action adventure game for PC. Set in feudal Japan, players control Yushin, a soul without a body, as he possesses different characters in his quest to find his sister and uncover the truth behind her disappearance. With only seven days before his soul fades away, players must make choices that impact the story and face different foes along the way. The game is set to launch in 2023 with support for multiple languages.