Scopely acquires Stumble Guys battle royale game from Kitka Games
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Scopely has acquired the Stumble Guys battle royale game from Kitka Games as the game industry continues to consolidate.
Culver City, California-based Scopely, best known for its Star Trek: Fleet Command mobile game, is acquiring the battle royale party game with 20 million daily active players. It is adding to its stable of socially driven and enduring game franchises.
Finland’s Kitka Games managed to turn the game into a hit title with a team of just nine people. Scopely said that Stumble Guys will extend the company’s reach into new genres, demographics and markets.
“We are thrilled that so many players have embraced the fun of ‘Stumble Guys,’ building highly engaged communities that connect with the game around the world,” said Olli Lantinen, CEO of Kitka Games, in a statement. “As a small game studio, our heart is in the development process and we were looking for the right partner to take ‘Stumble Guys’ to the next level. Scopely immediately stood apart as the right home for our beloved experience as we believe they will provide the infrastructure and creativity to help realize the full potential of the game, continuing to deepen and grow the community for years to come.”
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Scopely didn’t disclose the purchase price.
“‘Stumble Guys’ is one of the most social multiplayer and deeply engaging experiences that we have seen in a long time, with more than 1 billion hours of playtime to date,” said Tim
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