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Industry News December 18, 2023

Sea of Stars hits 4 million players in less than four months in “incredibly prosperous year for RPGs”

Canadian indie developer Sabotage Studio has boasted a new milestone for its acclaimed RPG Sea of Stars. The game has been played by over 4 million globally.

Industry News December 18, 2023

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE hits $600 million in revenue, strengthening Tencent’s position as top mobile publisher

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE has been a huge success for developer Shift Up and Tencent’s publishing label Level Infinite. Here is how much money the game has generated on mobile in its first year.

Game Development December 18, 2023

Defold game engine makes access to source code for console platforms free

The creators of the Defold engine have decided to remove the monthly fee for using the source code for console platforms. Now every registered developer can access it for free.

Deals December 18, 2023

Keywords pays nearly $100 million for The Multiplayer Group, outsourcing studio behind MK1, CoD, and Apex Legends

Although investment in the games industry has slowed significantly, Keywords Studios has made its fourth M&A deal this year. It is welcoming The Multiplayer Group, an outsourcing studio focused on multiplayer game development.

Industry News December 18, 2023

Ready or Not peaks at over 55k concurrent players after 1.0 release, indicating strong launch for VOID Interactive

After almost two years in Early Access, the full version of Ready or Not has finally launched globally. The tactical shooter is showing great numbers on Steam, and indie studio VOID Interactive is committed to providing long-term support for the game.