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Embracer Group announces plans to spin-off Fellowship EntertainmentEmbracer Group announced plans to spin off Fellowship Entertainment, which will focus on premium intellectual property and development, including titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Tomb Raider. The remaining Embracer entity will implement a more efficient structure with tighter cost control. This news coincides with Embracer's Q4 financial results, which showed a 24% net sales decline and a significant non-cash impairment.
Deus Ex, Saints Row and TimeSplitters might be lent out to external partners, Embracer say, possibly paving the way for new entriesEmbracer Group is exploring licensing out major IPs like Deus Ex, Saints Row, and TimeSplitters to external partners, potentially leading to new game entries or media adaptations. This strategy is part of the company's recent corporate restructuring into two main entities, Embracer and Fellowship Entertainment, with CEO Lars Wingefors highlighting the potential for these well-known franchises.
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 yearEmbracer Group has established a new entity called Fellowship Entertainment to oversee a portfolio of major intellectual properties, including The Lord of the Rings, Tomb Raider, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The company aims to increase management focus and unlock the potential of these IPs, with a goal of releasing at least two outstanding AAA products annually starting in fiscal year 2027-2028. Fellowship Entertainment will also explore licensing opportunities and the adaptation of new technologies, including AI.
It's true: the Kingdom Come Deliverance studio is making a Lord of the Rings RPGWarhorse Studios has confirmed it is developing an open-world role-playing game set in Middle-earth, based on The Lord of the Rings. The studio, known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, also announced a new adventure in the Kingdom Come series. This project is part of Embracer Group's broader initiative for The Lord of the Rings intellectual property.
Embracer to spin off major video game franchises and studiosEmbracer Group is spinning off its major video game franchises and studios into a new publicly listed company called Fellowship Entertainment, set to launch in 2027. This move aims to provide sharper management focus and clearer accountability for its diverse portfolio. Fellowship Entertainment will house key IPs like Darksiders, Dead Island, and Tomb Raider, alongside studios such as 4A Games and Crystal Dynamics.
Deus Ex and TimeSplitters games teased as Embracer Group does more restructuringEmbracer Group is restructuring and exploring external partnerships for its less prominent game franchises, including Deus Ex and TimeSplitters. This comes after the company previously cancelled new installments in these series and shut down studios like Free Radical Design. The conglomerate aims to capitalize on IPs such as Saints Row, Legacy Of Kain, Red Faction, and Thief, while its core AAA IPs like Tomb Raider and The Lord Of The Rings will be managed by a new entity called Fellowship Entertainment.
The rumours were true, Warhorse are making an open-world Lord of the Rings RPG alongside a new Kingdom Come gameWarhorse Studios has confirmed rumors that they are developing an open-world RPG set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, alongside a new 'Kingdom Come adventure'. The studio, known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, is working on both projects simultaneously. Details about the Lord of the Rings game are scarce, but it is expected to be separate from Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMO and will likely explore a different part of Tolkien's timeline.
Embracer Will Spin-Off 'Fellowship Entertainment' Into Its Own CompanyEmbracer Group plans to spin off its Fellowship Entertainment division into a standalone company in 2027. This move aims to increase management focus on its intellectual properties, including franchises like The Lord of the Rings, Tomb Raider, and Metro. CEO Lars Wingefors believes the IPs are undervalued and will thrive independently, potentially leading to industry-leading profitability.
Dawn of War IV release date window revealed in Embracer earnings reportEmbracer Group's earnings report indicates that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV is slated for release between July and September 2026. This timeframe places it in the first half of Embracer's 2026/27 financial year, alongside Gothic 1 Remake. Other major releases for the company in the same financial year include Metro 2039 and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.
Classic series like Deux Ex, Legacy Kain, and Saints Row will be "more actively" explored following Embracer Group structure shiftEmbracer Group is splitting into two public companies, Fellowship Entertainment and the new Embracer, to better manage its extensive intellectual property portfolio. This restructuring aims to revitalize dormant franchises like Deus Ex and Legacy of Kain, with Fellowship Entertainment focusing on IP licensing and managing key studios. The move comes after a period of significant layoffs and studio sales for Embracer.- Embracer 'Actively Exploring' External Partnerships for the Likes of Saints Row, Deus Ex, TimeSplitters, and MoreEmbracer Group is establishing a new business unit called Fellowship Entertainment to manage and revitalize dormant franchises such as Saints Row, Deus Ex, and TimeSplitters, alongside existing IPs like The Lord of the Rings and Tomb Raider. The company is actively seeking external partnerships to achieve this.
Embracer Group split again spinning off their biggest IP, along with plans for IP partnershipsEmbracer Group is undergoing another significant restructuring, splitting off Fellowship Entertainment, which will focus on publishing and IP licensing, including major franchises like The Lord of the Rings and Tomb Raider. The remaining Embracer Group will focus on its owned IPs and selective M&A. This move aims for sharper management focus and clearer accountability, with plans for Fellowship Entertainment to list on Nasdaq Stockholm by 2027. The company also plans external IP licensing for titles such as Saints Row and Deus Ex.- Embracer Group to split into two companies – Fellowship Entertainment and EmbracerEmbracer Group has announced plans to split into two publicly listed companies: Fellowship Entertainment and Embracer. This corporate restructuring aims to streamline operations and potentially unlock value within the gaming conglomerate.
Embracer Group splitting into two companies: Embracer and Fellowship EntertainmentEmbracer Group is splitting into two independent companies: Embracer and Fellowship Entertainment. Fellowship Entertainment will focus on IP-led entertainment, including The Lord of the Rings and Tomb Raider, while Embracer will concentrate on proven entrepreneurs with a more efficient structure. This strategic move aims to increase management focus and accelerate value creation for both entities, with Fellowship Entertainment expected to be listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in 2027.
Embracer Group’s Game Development Arm is Being Spun-Off Into Fellowship EntertainmentEmbracer Group is splitting into two publicly listed companies: Fellowship Entertainment and a streamlined Embracer Group, with Fellowship Entertainment expected to list on Nasdaq Stockholm in 2027. Fellowship Entertainment will focus on game development, publishing, and licensing, retaining IPs like Tomb Raider and The Lord of the Rings. The move aims to provide more focused management and unlock the potential of each business.
Embracer Group Will “Actively” Explore External Partnerships for Deus Ex, Legacy of Kain, Thief and MoreEmbracer Group is exploring external partnerships and licensing opportunities for its older intellectual properties, including Deus Ex, Legacy of Kain, and Thief. This move is part of a larger strategy involving the spin-off of its development arm into Fellowship Entertainment. The company aims to leverage these IPs through collaborations with game developers, as well as TV and movie producers.
Cancelled Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake's voiced protagonist and naked robo-person bums bared in this reportedly leaked cinematicLeaked footage from the cancelled Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, originally developed by Aspyr, has surfaced. The cinematic reportedly features a voiced protagonist and placeholder character models. Development of the remake has been troubled, with Saber Interactive and Mad Head Games involved at different stages.
Amazon Cancels Lord of the Rings MMORPG - GameHauntAmazon Games has canceled its Lord of the Rings MMORPG, which was in development since 2023 with Embracer Group. The company cited economic and technical challenges, opting instead to pursue a smaller, single-player or co-op experience in Tolkien's universe. This marks the second time Amazon has failed to launch a Lord of the Rings MMO, with a previous attempt canceled in 2021 due to disputes with Tencent.- Amazon Cancels Lord of the Rings MMORPG - GameHauntAmazon Games has cancelled its Lord of the Rings MMORPG, ending a partnership with Embracer Group due to high technical costs and a strategic pivot away from massive online worlds. This marks Amazon's second failed attempt at a Tolkien-based MMO. The company is still working on a smaller, single-player Middle-earth game, potentially developed by Warhorse Studios, while its other MMO, New World, is scheduled to shut down on October 31, 2027.
- It seems Amazon canned the Lord of the Rings MMO while somehow simultaneously working on a different LOTR gameAmazon has reportedly canceled its in-development The Lord of the Rings MMO, with layoffs impacting the project. Despite this, Amazon Games is still collaborating with Embracer's Middle-earth Enterprises on a different Lord of the Rings game, with head of games Jeff Grattis expressing excitement for the IP.