Key phrases Studios has introduced the acquisition of developer Hardsuit Labs, as a part of its continued bid to extend its suite of providers.
2022 noticed a interval of serious development for Key phrases, with 5 acquisitions totalling $145.8 million, making it one of the vital strategic buyers of the 12 months. Though Hardsuit Labs is finest recognized for its work on console and PC tasks, together with large franchises equivalent to Name of Responsibility, Fortnite, and Bioshock. This represents a unbroken pattern throughout the business of mobile-first sport makers onboarding one of the best expertise. Hardsuit will be part of the corporate’s Create service line.
“Hardsuit is a high-quality studio that works on a few of the world’s largest franchises, and we’re excited to welcome Andy [Kipling, CEO], Russell [Nelson, COO] and their crew to Key phrases,” mentioned Key phrases Studios CEO Bertrand Bodson. “The enterprise is a superb match for our Create service line and strengthens our current providing for a few of the strongest mental properties in digital leisure.
“Hardsuit is our first sport growth studio in Seattle, rising our presence in a metropolis house to a number of current and potential shoppers, and provides us entry to a high-quality expertise pool from which to drive future development. We’re wanting ahead to working with the Hardsuit crew and supporting the studio’s persevering with development as a part of Key phrases.”
Increasing pursuits
In a joint assertion, Hardsuit Labs CEO Andy Kipling and COO Russell Nelson commented, “We’re actually thrilled to have the ability to begin the following part of our development as a part of Key phrases. As the most important participant within the business, Key phrases will present us with a powerful basis and ship alternatives for us to do extra for our shoppers and franchises.
“We imagine Key phrases has a really related people-focused and tech-savvy entrepreneurial tradition and are excited to get began on delivering towards our future development alternatives.”
In March, Key phrases Studios acquired influencer company Digital Media Administration as a part of its continued growth bid.
