The Latest Breaking News from Lars Wingefors

Embracer founder says the company's "large adjustment" in 2023 was a chance for some studios "to prove themselves," not "a hard 'US Corporate style' headcount reduction"

"We have been and are still adjusting to a new industry post-pandemic to drive value"

GamesRadar · May 21

Embracer Group cuts itself into pieces, this is its last resort: Bifurcation, new listing—licensing out Kain and JC Denton

Would it be wrong? Would it be right? If I put Middle-earth on the NASDAQ tonight?

PC Gamer · May 20

Lord of the Rings, Tomb Raider, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and more now overseen by new company from Embracer that'll make at least 2 "outstanding AAA products" a year

Thief and Legacy of Kain are among the IP, too

GamesRadar · May 20

As nearly 2 million sales laugh in the face of live-service pushes, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's success "is a reminder" to release "great" games: "High-quality teams need to have the resources and the time to execute their visions"

Warhorse Studios' new RPG "has significantly outperformed our expectations" says Lars Wingefors

GamesRadar · Feb 13, 2025

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 delayed to February 2025: "We aimed for the end of the year and almost made it"

It's now out right before Valentine's Day

GamesRadar · Aug 15, 2024

Inspired by Fallout's TV renaissance, Lord of the Rings franchise owner says there's "amazing" potential for spin-offs based in Middle-earth

"Just the Middle-earth opportunity on its own is just amazing if you think about it"

GamesRadar · Apr 24, 2024

After taking on $1.5 billion in debt over a $2 billion gamble, embattled Embracer CEO responsible for over 1,400 layoffs breaks out classic scapegoats: Russia and Covid

Embracer Group's Lars Wingefors is splitting his company into three parts

GamesRadar · Apr 24, 2024

Embracer's CEO says 'I'm sure I deserve a lot of criticism' as he reflects on a company split three ways—but maintains that every 'key entrepreneur and CEO' believed in its 'mission'

"All those decisions to acquire or organically set up or invest … I firmly believed in that."

PC Gamer · Apr 24, 2024

After at least 1,400 layoffs, 7 studios closed, and 29 games canceled, Embracer CEO admits "I deserve a lot of criticism"

Although "it's been painful," Lars Wingefors says "I still believe in what we do"

GamesRadar · Apr 23, 2024

Embracer Group embraces its new future as three separate companies including 'Middle-earth and Friends', which its CEO says 'reinforces Embracer's vision of backing entrepreneurs and creators with a long-term mindset'

Making friends.

PC Gamer · Apr 22, 2024