Overview

• 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.