Microsoft acquires Havok
Highly used provider of 3D physics now with Microsoft
Microsoft has announced it acquired Havok, the leading provider of 3D physics, from Intel.
"We will continue to work with developers to create great gaming experiences, and continue to license Havok’s development tools to partners. We believe that Havok is a fantastic addition to Microsoft’s existing tools and platform components for developers, including DirectX 12, Visual Studio and Microsoft Azure," the company said in a statement.
Havok is a technology supplier in the games industry and the leading real-time physics creator. Throughout the company’s history, they’ve partnered with Activision, EA, Ubisoft, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft and many others to create more than 600 games including Halo, Assassin’s Creed, Call of Duty, Destiny, Dark Souls and The Elder Scrolls.
Microsoft says their work with Havok will include building the most complete cloud service, most recently showcased through games like Crackdown 3.
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