July 21, 2025 Branching Out The Chinese Room regains independence from Sumo Digital via management buyout The move follows Sumo’s pivot away from original IP to focus on co-development services
April 7, 2025 Independent Publisher Twin Sails Interactive breaks away from Asmodee in management buyout The studio has gained full autonomy and will also retain its company structure
March 3, 2025 New Mode Secret Mode breaks away from Sumo with buyout Current leadership to remain at the helm
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December 9, 2024 Ubisoft Buyout Tencent and Ubisoft in talks over potential management-led buyout The PUBG publisher also aims to block hostile takeovers as it awaits the family’s agreement
October 7, 2024 Share Surge Ubisoft shares soar 36% as speculation swirls over buyout Open-world adventures and GaaS games are top priorities for the publisher
October 4, 2024 Ubisoft Buyout Tencent and Guillemot family considering a buyout of Ubisoft The news has already seen Ubisoft shares rise after previously reaching significant lows