Pierre T.
# **Tencent Acquires Techland: A Boost for the Polish Game Studio**
Tencent, the Chinese holding company with a billion-dollar valuation, continues to expand its presence in the gaming industry by adding Techland, a Polish game studio, to its roster of subsidiaries. Techland, known for its popular zombie survival games such as the “Dying Light” and “Dead Island” series, will join Tencent’s impressive portfolio, which already includes game studios like Riot Games and Epic Games.
The CEO of Techland, Pawel Marchewka, enthusiastically announced the news, expressing that the collaboration with Tencent will allow the studio to fully realize its game development vision. This partnership signifies a significant step forward for Techland in terms of executing their creative ideas.
It’s worth noting that Techland faced internal struggles last year, with departures of approximately 5% of its workforce over a two-month period. However, with Tencent’s acquisition, the CEO believes that the studio’s best days are still ahead.
Tencent, one of the world’s largest video game companies, is known for its willingness to invest in gaming ventures. The company’s portfolio boasts highly successful games like “Honor of Kings,” “Call of Duty: Mobile,” and “PUBG Mobile.” This acquisition demonstrates Tencent’s commitment to staying at the forefront of the gaming industry.
While Tencent’s acquisition of Techland may seem like a positive development, recent industry news suggests that acquiring game studios does not always result in long-term success. Embracer Group, a Swedish company that owns multiple studios, recently announced a pause in game development and the sale of some studios as part of a larger restructuring plan.
In conclusion, Tencent’s acquisition of Techland signifies an exciting new chapter for the Polish game studio. With Tencent’s support, Techland aims to continue delivering innovative and captivating gaming experiences. However, this acquisition also highlights the potential challenges and uncertainties that can arise when large companies take over game studios. It remains to be seen how Techland’s future will unfold under Tencent’s ownership.
Sources:
– [Techland](https://techland.net/news/techlands-next-chapter-and-the-road-ahead)
– [Polygon](https://www.polygon.com/)
– [The Gamer](https://www.thegamer.com/)
