Sponsored By

Tencent grabs majority stake in Chinese studio Kuro Games

The conglomerate now holds a 51.4 percent controlling stake in the Wuthering Waves developer.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

December 2, 2024

1 Min Read
The Kuro Games logo overlaid on promotional artwork for Wuthering Waves
Image via Kuro Games

Tencent has become the majority shareholder of Wuthering Waves developer Kuro Games.

As reported by Gematsu (via You Putao), Tencent now holds a 51.4 percent controlling stake in the Chinese studio and has become the only external shareholder. Kuro leadership confirmed the news to employees in an internal memo.

Tencent reportedly told Kuro it will be able to continue operating independently, while Kuro claimed the change will result in a more stable external environment. Kuro was established in 2014 and has released multiple titles including Punishing: Gray Raven and Twin Tail Battleground.

Tencent has established itself as one of the game industry's most prolific spenders. The Chinese conglomerate has acquired stakes in a number of major companies including Epic Games, Remedy Entertainment, Techland, FromSoftware (via parent company Kadokawa), and Krafton.

It also wholly-owns notable development studios such as League of Legends maker Riot Games and British video game cohort Sumo Group.

Read more about:

M&A

About the Author

Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

Daily news, dev blogs, and stories from Game Developer straight to your inbox

You May Also Like