Microsoft-owned Activision Blizzard announced Other entertainment venues A new studio located in Warsaw.
With additional resources based in the US, the in-house independent studio consists of a team of developers whose titles include The Last of Us, Uncharted, The Witcher, Cyberpunk, Destiny, The Division ” and “Far Cry.”
The studio is developing a new AAA narrative game series, and the team has been given full access to Activision Blizzard’s resources and tools as production and development ramp up. Hiring is also happening elsewhere.
Considering that just last week, Microsoft shuttered four studios: Tango Gameworks, Arcane Austin, Alpha Dog Games, and Roundhouse Games, it might seem a bit strange to announce a new studio, let alone form a first studio, and we Don’t forget its 1,900 employees. Earlier this year, the company gave up its video game division.
However, it’s worth noting that Activision Blizzard has operated separately from Microsoft for most of its life and has done so since the merger was completed.
Court filings for the FTC v. Microsoft lawsuit (page 28, line 20) state that the company “intends to operate Activision Blizzard in a manner similar to its recent acquisition” and that its “creative businesses will remain independent and continue as they did before the merger.” run”.
Still, it’s still a Microsoft company, so it has the final say.
