When it was introduced earlier within the yr that Saber Interactive was leaving Embracer Group in a deal value $247 million – with the deal additionally seeing the previous taking possession of the likes of Slipgate Ironworks, 3D Realms, New World Interactive, and others from the latter – it was additionally confirmed on the time that although Metro developer 4A Video games and Zen Pinball developer Zen Studios would each stay underneath Embracer Group’s possession, as a part of the deal, Saber Interactive would be capable to train the choice to accumulate each. It has now been introduced by Embracer that that possibility won’t be exercised.
In a launch printed on its web site, Embracer introduced that 4A Video games and Zen Studios will stay underneath its possession, and in addition confirmed that the previous at present has two unannounced AAA titles in growth. One in all these is confirmed to be the following mainline instalment within the Metro franchise.
“We’re glad with the conclusion of this transaction and really glad to see the nice groups and belongings of 4A Video games and Zen Studios stay inside Embracer,” mentioned Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors. “They are going to be vital constructing blocks in our continued journey. 4A Video games has at present two AAA titles underneath growth that we eagerly await to announce.”
Wingefors additionally went on to congratulate Saber Interactive on the current profitable launch of Warhammer 40,000: Area Marine 2, which surpassed 2 million gamers on all platforms shortly after its world launch.
“I’d additionally wish to take this chance to thank Matthew Karch for his contributions through the years, and on the identical time congratulate the Saber group on the profitable launch of the enduring Warhammer 40,000: Area Marine 2, that may make an awesome begin of their new construction,” he mentioned.
As for 4A Video games’ subsequent Metro title or its second unannounced AAA venture, it stays to be seen when both can be introduced. Earlier this yr, writer Deep Silver supplied a quick replace on the previous, confirming that growth on the sport was persevering with at 4A Video games.
