Redout
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Italy's 34BigThings spins out from Embracer GroupItalian game developer 34BigThings has spun out from Embracer Group, with co-founder Valerio Di Donata buying back 100% of the studio's stock. This move makes 34BigThings the second-largest independent game developer in Italy. The studio, known for titles like Carmageddon Rogue Shift and Redout, plans to announce a major new title later this year built on a beloved intellectual property.
Redout Dev Now Fully Independent, Teases 'Major Title' Based on 'Revered' IPItalian development studio 34BigThings, known for the Redout series, has announced it is once again fully independent after co-founder Valerio Di Donato bought back shares from Embracer Group. The studio is teasing a major new title based on a 'revered' intellectual property, with further projects planned for 2027 and 2028.
Italy's second-largest independent game studio buys its independence from EmbracerItalian game studio 34BigThings has regained its independence from Embracer Group after six years. Co-founder Valerio Di Donato acquired full ownership and will lead the studio alongside Giuseppe Enrico Franchi and CFO Daniel Giagnorio. The studio plans to announce a major title later this year and has further projects slated for 2027 and 2028.
Forza Horizon 6 May Finally Fix What’s Been Holding the Series BackForza Horizon 6 aims to address a long-standing issue in the series by overhauling its progression systems to make player achievements feel more earned. Unlike previous installments that offered immediate rewards and a sense of already being a legend, Forza Horizon 6 will start players as outsiders in Japan, requiring them to earn their place through structured qualifiers and a new 'Wristband' system. This approach, along with other changes like car restrictions and a dedicated endgame area, seeks to add meaningful weight to player progress and mastery, a problem the author notes is prevalent across the racing genre.