Virtuos has acquired British indie recreation developer, Third Sort Video games.
Virtuos says the acquisition will improve its „AAA co-development capabilities and set up a brand new foothold for Virtuos within the UK.“
The buyout is not going to have an effect on the sport’s administration, as Virtuos says Third Sort – which employs over 70 in Leamington Spa, UK, and has labored on video games like Fable, Forza Horizon 4, and Sea of Thieves – will proceed to be led by its 9 co-founders, all of whom previously labored at Activision.
It is mentioned the group „goals to double its headcount inside two years“ in response to „rising shopper demand for extra flexibility in recreation growth fashions.“
„We’re delighted to affix forces with Virtuos, one of many largest and most globally recognised co-development companions of video video games,“ mentioned chief technique officer, Rav Tharanee.
„This marks an thrilling new chapter for Third Sort Video games, enabling us to proceed our progress and tackle new and thrilling AAA initiatives alongside Virtuos, whereas persevering with to nurture the modern, inventive imaginative and prescient that has all the time been on the core of our identification.
„As Virtuos’ first operation within the UK, we’re proud to play a pivotal position in increasing their world footprint, and we look ahead to pushing the boundaries of what is attainable in gaming collectively.“
Beforehand, Virtuos has expanded into Vietnam, Tokyo, Warsaw, and Prague, in addition to added real-time VFX experience to its roster by buying Beyond-FX in LA, California.
A 12 months after unveiling co-development studio Calypte, nevertheless, Virtuos shut it down on the finish of final 12 months.