Metro dev 4A Games bought by Deep Silver parent, mentions multiplayer Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Metro dev 4A Games bought by Deep Silver parent, mentions multiplayer Tunnel vision. News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 13 Aug 2020 16 comments Embracer Group's acquisition spree continues - it's now picked up Metro developer 4A Games for $80m. Embracer Group, the parent company of THQ Nordic, said it bought 4A Games, which is home to over 150 people across two studios in Malta and Ukraine, via subsidiary Saber Interactive (World War Z). Perhaps the acquisition shouldn't come as a surprise. 4A Games' Metro games are published by Deep Silver, which is owned by Embracer, so there's a long-running relationship. Embracer not only gets 4A Games, but the Metro IP and the developer's proprietary game engine, which will save costs for the company. So, what's 4A Games got in the works? In a comment, 4A Games boss Dean Sharpe said it'll continue to make Metro games, and "will focus on bringing a multiplayer experience to our fanbase". "We look forward to building a new and even more ambitious triple-A IP in the near future," he added. Embracer mentioned "an entirely new project that combines the triple-A production values of 4A Games, combined engine and technology know-how and Saber's experience on multiplayer and live operations". And it said 4A Games has started work on a brand new triple-A IP. In the same breath it announced it had bought 4A Games, Embracer announced it had bought a further seven studios, including Insurgency developer New World Interactive. The others are Sola Media, Pow Wow Entertainment, Palindrome Interactive, Rare Earth Games, Vermila Studios, and Deca Games. Embracer Group has been on an acquisition spree in recent years, and now has over 170 owned franchises, such as Saints Row, Goat Simulator, Dead Island, Darksiders, Metro, MX vs ATV, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, TimeSplitters, Satisfactory, Wreckfest, Destroy All Humans!, World War Z and SnowRunner. From its head office in Karlstad, Sweden, Embracer operates THQ Nordic, Koch Media/Deep Silver, Coffee Stain, Amplifier Game Invest and Saber Interactive. It has 33 internal game development studios and more than 4000 employees and contractors in more than 40 countries. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store