The title doesn’t lie. Tencent’s spree of investments has continued. This time, they have become a majority shareholder over at Tequila Works. This Madrid-headquartered studio will now join the likes of 1C Entertainment, Turtle Rock Studios, and Inflexion as part of Tencent’s acquisitions. Tequila Works is currently happy to welcome Tencent as the majority shareholder.
Tencent VP of Partnerships for Tencent Games Global Pete Smith said the following:
Tequila Works CEO Raúl Rubio said the following about Tencent’s investment:
Tequila Works Chairwoman Luz Sancho added the following to complement Raul’s statement:
[Tencent is] a partner that can appreciate the value of top creative talent with originality as their banner. One that respects our independence and creative freedom. This partnership will allow us to focus on taking the original IPs we are known for to greater heights and create the best experiences we can dream of
Tequila Works, founded in 2009, is known for titles including RiME, Deadlight, GYLT, The Sexy Brutale, The Invisible Hours, and the upcoming League of Legends Story video game Song of Nunu. According to the company, Tencent’s investment will provide it with the means to take its games to the next level.
