NetEase Announces Acquisition of Quantic Dream

Quantic Dream will be the first NetEase Games studio in Europe.

By joining NetEase Games, Quantic Dream will continue to operate independently, focusing on creating and publishing its video games across all platforms, as well as supporting and publishing games developed by third parties, while taking advantage of the Chinese giant (Tencent’s main competitor)’s strong game development capabilities.

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David Cage, founder and CEO of Quantic Dream, said:

This is an important step for our studio after a quarter of a century of complete independence. NetEase Games values ​​our creative freedom and the drive and passion of our uniquely diverse team. Now we can accelerate the vision we share as a group to create flagship games that touch people on an emotional level. We have some very different games in development, and I truly believe the best for Quantic Dream is yet to come. I am particularly proud that our employees, who have been offered a significant share of our capital over the past few years, have fully benefited from this acquisition. This is a testament to our ongoing commitment to rewarding everyone who has made Quantic Dream the successful studio it is today.

Guillaume de Fondomière, Co-CEO and Head of Publishing at Quantic Dream, adds:

NetEase Games first invested in Quantic Dream three years ago. During this period, we had the opportunity to work closely together, and we saw firsthand how much we complement each other and like-minded people. This acquisition by NetEase Games is a natural extension of that process and creates a unique opportunity to drive the growth of Quantic Dream, enabling our production and publishing teams to succeed.

NetEase enters Europe with Quantic Dream

William Ding, CEO and Director of NetEase, is delighted with the acquisition of Quantic Dream:

We are excited to enter an exciting new phase of development with Quantic Dream, united by our shared vision, mutual trust and respect. We will continue to deliver on our promise to help Quantic Dream reach its full potential. By combining the unbridled creativity and exceptional storytelling direction of Quantic Dream with the powerful tools, resources, and performance capabilities of our company, we believe there are endless possibilities that can redefine the interactive entertainment we provide to players around the world.