In a notable move within the gaming industry, Smilegate has made a strategic investment in Dan Houser’s Absurd Ventures. While the specifics of the funding remain undisclosed, this partnership opens the door for Smilegate to engage with Absurd Ventures’ upcoming intellectual property.
Collaboration Rooted in Shared Vision
Smilegate, renowned for its successful Crossfire series and its collaboration with Amazon on the Lost Ark MMO, sees this collaboration as a significant step forward. Dan Houser, co-founder of Absurd Ventures, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting the mutual respect and philosophical alignment shared with Smilegate’s founder, Kwon. “The great passion he and his team bring to making triple-A games resonates with us,” Houser remarked. “We both want to build interesting worlds and new player experiences.”
Joonho Sung, CEO of Smilegate, echoed this sentiment, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with the developers behind globally renowned series that have millions of fans worldwide.” This partnership is not just a financial investment; it represents a shared commitment to delivering engaging gaming experiences. “Together with Absurd Ventures, Smilegate aims to deliver games that players across the globe will love,” Sung added. “This partnership marks a critical milestone in Smilegate’s journey toward becoming a global IP powerhouse.”
