Paradox Interactive picks up the rights to Prison Architect Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Paradox Interactive picks up the rights to Prison Architect New 'Architect' games a possibility. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 8 Jan 2019 13 comments Paradox Interactive has acquired the rights to developer Introversion Software's enormously successful prison management sim, Prison Architect. As part of the deal's official announcement, Paradox CEO Ebba Ljungerud called Prison Architect "a natural fit" for the company's catalogue, which features a host of strategy and management games, including the likes of Cities: Skylines, Stellaris, Surviving Mars, BattleTech, and Crusader Kings. "I believe the considerable player base of Prison Architect will be excited to see where we can take the game next," said Ljungerud, "We promise to exercise good behaviour with this cherished title going forward." To that end, Paradox will now take full responsibility for updating Prison Architect on all platforms - which includes PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, and mobile. The publisher also notes that it's "eager to explore" the possibility of developing new games within the 'Architect' IP. Prison Architect, which first launched as a paid alpha in 2012 and officially released on PC in 2015, has proven enormously popular. It had made over £19 million USD by the time it came to consoles in 2016, and, to date, has sold over 2 million copies. Commenting on Paradox's acquisition of Prison Architect, Introversion co-founder Mark Morris said, "We've been building and managing this building-and-management game for nearly a decade. I think we've taken Prison Architect just about as far as we can, and we're all eager to see where a team like Paradox can take it next!" Prison Architect's most recent update arrived just before Christmas, and added co-operative multiplayer. Morris says that Introversion will be sharing news of its next project "soon." 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. 61 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 Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 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. 61 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