Kadokawa Corporation Acquires Acquire Corp., Expands Gaming Portfolio

The acquisition of Acquire Corp. by Kadokawa Corporation, parent company of FromSoftware, aims to enhance its game development capabilities and IP portfolio.

Kadokawa Corporation, the parent company of FromSoftware, has acquired Acquire Corp., the developer behind the Octopath Traveler series.
The acquisition is part of Kadokawa's strategy to bolster its intellectual property creation capabilities within the gaming sector.
Acquire, known for its collaboration on notable titles like Tenchu and the Way of the Samurai series, has seen success with the Octopath Traveler series, surpassing 4 million units in sales.
The move is expected to foster collaboration among Kadokawa’s subsidiaries, including FromSoftware and Spike Chunsoft, and enhance the lineup of console games.
In related news, Tencent is reportedly working on an Elden Ring mobile game, indicating the expanding influence of FromSoftware’s titles in the gaming industry.