Ubisoft acquires Anno series developer
Related Designs now fully owned by the French publisher
Ubisoft has announced the acquisition of Related Designs, a German development studio for PC strategy games, including the Anno franchise.
Ubisoft previously owned 29.95 percent of the company and is acquiring the remaining 70.05 percent in a cash transaction. As part of Ubisoft, Related Designs’ experienced 65-person staff will continue development of the browser-based free-to-play MMO game Might & Magic Heroes Online, and will work on future titles in partnership with Blue Byte, a Ubisoft studio.
“We’re happy to formally join Ubisoft,” said Thomas Pottkämper, managing director, Related Designs. “This move validates our longstanding partnership and provides our teams with additional resources to expand upon their great work.”
The latest game from the developers was Anno 2070, released in 2011.
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