publishing rights

AppWizard
May 8, 2025
Starbreeze Studios has secured the publishing rights to Payday 3 from Plaion, aiming to enhance content development for the game, which has faced challenges since its September 2023 launch. This acquisition establishes a long-term collaboration between Starbreeze and Plaion for future Payday franchise projects. Despite setbacks, including leadership changes, Payday 3 has struggled to maintain a player base, while Payday 2 remains popular. Starbreeze's involvement may lead to expedited updates and improvements for Payday 3, and the company is exploring broader strategic opportunities for the franchise.
AppWizard
April 11, 2025
Spanish developer Tequila Works is auctioning its games and intellectual properties on Escrapalia due to financial challenges, having filed for insolvency in November 2024 after layoffs. The auction includes publishing rights for titles like Deadlight, Rime, Gylt, and The Invisible Hours, upcoming projects such as Brawler Crawler, Dungeon Tour, and The Ancient Mariner, additional creative concepts, and corporate identity assets. The trademark and IP for Rime and Gylt are particularly sought after. Tequila Works was founded in 2009 and is known for its game-development philosophy.
AppWizard
March 11, 2025
Developer Moon Studios has reclaimed its independence and acquired the publishing rights for their upcoming action RPG, No Rest For the Wicked, from Private Division. The studio has also welcomed former staff from Annapurna Interactive to enhance its operations. Additionally, the Ori series has achieved combined sales of over 15 million copies.
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