Daybreak Games cancels Marvel-licensed MMORPG development
Unlike DC Comics, Marvel will not have the rights to the MMORPG with its universes and characters.
Enad Global 7 (parent company of Daybreak Games) considers the Marvel MMORPG to be too expensive and risky, developed by Dimensional Ink Studios under the direction of Jack Emmert (Champions Online, Star Trek Online, City of Heroes, City of Villains). see the light: “Based on a reassessment of the development risk profile, investment size and long-term product portfolio strategy, the board of directors decided to reprioritize development and reallocate resources within the group to focus on alternative long-term projects. Investments of more than 500 million SEK are planned for the next three years.”
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Enad Global 7 refocuses its operations
EG7 Group prefers to invest in updates to its online games such as The Lord of the Rings Online and DC Universe Online, as well as new IP: project-related assets in the second quarter of 2022. As this is a long-term investment, the termination of the Marvel project will have no impact on earnings and earnings in the short to medium term, unless it affects the balance sheet and income statement related to depreciation.”
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