Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal already have control of legends like Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and more.

IPs formerly from Square Enix officially passed to developers following the Embracer Group’s acquisition.

This year has been marked by some of the biggest acquisitions in the industry, including the latest move. Embracing Group Because Square Enix took over some western studios. We’re talking about developers who are just as important. Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal and Square Enix MontrealCurrently part of the Swedish conglomerate’s portfolio after completing a $300 million transaction.

However, it should be noted that the Embracer Group operation does not only involve the acquisition of the aforementioned studios, as the conglomerate also holds IPs such as Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief or Legacy of Kain. And now, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal can explain it. some of these classic epics already have control.

Both companies confirmed the news with statements posted on their official websites. “We are excited to report that Crystal Dynamics has taken control of several video game franchises. Tomb Raider and Legacy of Kain – from Square Enix Limited, the previous owner of the games,” they announce from the developer. “As a result of this change, Crystal Dynamics (or its subsidiary) is no longer The owner of these games and who controls the gameplay and personal data associated with them.”

Eidos Montreal posts a very similar message to convey the revocation of rights taken from other licenses: “To sum up, the big change is that Eidos Montreal (or its affiliates) has games developed, for example current games. Deus Ex and the Thiefand who controls the data from the various game metrics recorded in their titles”.

After the acquisition of the studios, Embracer Group was quick to make an announcement. some of your ideas Around symbolic legends like Tomb Raider or Deus Ex. On the one hand, the conglomerate warned that it wanted to launch new triple-A games in two years, but at the same time expressed interest in developing sequels, remakes, remakes and even projects. transmedia with new IPs.

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