Little by little, the publisher Tencent continues its conquest of the Western video game market. After having invested in studios such as Riot Games, Sharkmob, Karfton, Tequila Works or Funcom, it is the turn of the Polish studio Techland to arouse the interest of the Chinese giant.
After more than 30 years of independence, Techland announces a partnership with Tencent. In his press release, Paweł Marchewka, founder and CEO of the studio, reveals in particular that the Chinese company is in the process of becoming the majority shareholder of Techland.
“Teaming up with Tencent will allow us to move forward at full speed in executing the vision of our games. We chose an ally who has already partnered with some of the best video game companies in the world and helped them reach new heights while respecting their ways. »
Pawel Marchewka – CEO of Techland
A collaboration justified by the desire of the studio to give itself the means of its ambitions. And if, on paper, Tencent will be able to make important decisions about the future of the studio, Pawel wants to be reassuring. Thus, it is already planned that he will remain in his post as CEO and intends to maintain Techland’s creative freedom. Which, in itself, shouldn’t be too complicated, as the Chinese company is not used to imposing its vision on the studios it owns.