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… Chris Kerr , Senior Editor, News , GameDeveloper.com June 23, 2026 1 Min Read Image via Tencent Chinese tech and video game conglomerate Tencent is reportedly negotiating exits from several of its studio investments in Japan. …
… In February, Sumo Digital, another Tencent-owned company, laid off an unknown number of employees . …
… Tencent does remain a "long-term shareholder" of Don't Nod. …
… Tencent mulling exits from multiple Japanese studios via Bloomberg // Tencent is reportedly looking to scale back its investments in Japan—even if that means selling stakes in some studios at a loss—to refocus its portfolio around UGC platforms like Minecraft and Roblox. …
… "A renewed focus on cost management yielded a decision to maintain flat HR costs and headcount in 2026." Development of the Chinese version of Dungeon&Fighter Mobile has also been transferred to Tencent to enable "greater hyperlocalization and player engagement." Nexon's internal Neople Studio will… …
… Related: Report: EA conducts layoffs in Hyderabad, India and the US Said cost-reduction initiative was announced shortly after the publisher secured a $1.25 billion investment from Chinese giant Tencent, which also acquired a stake in one of the company's creative houses, Vantage Studios. …
… The PlayStation 5 exclusive vehicular brawler was developed by Lucid Games now under the ownership of Tencent and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. …
… On the ground at GDC: how are devs responding to industry calamity? by Harper Jay MacIntyre , Contributor Art Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling by Bryant Francis , Senior Editor Marketing Important les… …
… Don't Nod pursuing 'several levers' to secure financial future after Tencent decides against short-term investment via Game Developer // Life is Strange developer Don't Nod has confirmed that Tencent has pulled back as an investor in the short term, meaning it must now seek additional financing in … …