4A Games and Zen Studios – SHOCK2 Sale Cancelled

The planned sale of 4A Games, known as subwaySeries and Zen Studios developers Ball and Pins FXCancelled. Both studios will remain part of the Embracer Group.

It was originally supposed to be sold in a deal to Beacon Interactive, which previously acquired Saber Interactive from Embracer for $247 million. Had Beacon exercised this option on 4A Games and Zen Studios, the total value of the deal could have risen to as much as $500 million. However, this option was not exercised.

Embracer CEO Lars Wingfors was happy with the decision and stressed that both studios represent important building blocks for the company's future development. 4A Games is currently working on two AAA games, one of which is likely to be a sequel to the game. subway– Row. This decision came as part of Embracer's comprehensive restructuring plan, which became necessary after the collapse of a $2 billion deal. As a result, several studios were closed and projects were canceled.