In the latest example of 'I don't understand business,' Splash Damage, which just three months ago made major layoffs so it could "remain agile and adaptable in what has been a very challenging market," has acquired Gamepires, the maker of the open world survival game Scum.
The acquisition, backed by Emona Capital and part of "a refreshed strategic direction," will see the two studios combined into the Splash Damage Group, which "focus on expanding its premium development and co-development partnerships in conjunction with scaling the Scum franchise and investing in new IP." Former Splash Damage chief financial officer Ben Hopkinson will take the reins as CEO.
