Embracer Group Divests Arc Games and Cryptic Studios

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William D'Angelo
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Hug group announced it entered into an agreement to sell Arc Games and Cryptic Studios. Golden Arc project for 30 million dollars.

The Golden Arc project is owned and led by members of the Arc Games management team. The deal is being financed by Hong Kong developer and publisher XD Inc.

Embracer will retain publishing rights as part of this deal Remainder franchise, as the rights will pass from Arc Games to THQ Nordic Embracer, which already owns Remainder intellectual property rights and development studio Gunfire Games. Arc Games will remain co-publisher of Remnant: From the Ashes and Remnant II.

Online multiplayer rights Scholarship will become part of Coffee Stain, which is expected to be spun off from Embracer, which is listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm. The first day of trading is scheduled for December 11, 2025. Arc Games will continue to be listed as co-publisher.

“This transaction supports our key priorities by enhancing our focus on Embracer's strategic assets and core IPs while improving profitability and free cash flow,” said Embracer CEO Phil Rogers.

“The deal will also allow the online multiplayer game Fellowship, developed by a talented external team based in Stockholm, to find a great home within the Coffee Stain Group. I would like to thank the Arc and Cryptic teams for their hard work over the past four years and wish them all the best as we are confident they will thrive and develop in the years to come.”

Eternal and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced by VGChartz in 2007. After several years of supporting the site, he was hired as a junior analyst in 2010, worked his way up to lead analyst in 2012, and took over equipment evaluation in 2017. He expanded his involvement in the gaming community by creating content himself. YouTube channel And Twitch channel. You can subscribe to the author on bluesky.

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