Splash Damage acquires Scum dev Gamepires from Jagex

Splash Damage has acquired Scum developer Gamepires from Jagex, with financial backing from Emona Capital. The combined entity will leverage Splash Damage's shooter expertise and Gamepires' survival game strengths to expand the Scum franchise and develop new intellectual property. Ben Hopkinson, formerly CFO of Splash Damage, will lead the new company as CEO.

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GAME Runescape
COMPANY Emona Capital
COMPANY Jagex
GAME Scum
COMPANY Devolver Digital
COMPANY Gamepires
COMPANY Splash Damage