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[Ryuu96]

coolbeans said:

Ryuu96 said:

Welcome to the NetEase Games family, @skyboxlabs!

We are such huge fans of the amazing games you've created and can't wait to see what new experiences you'll bring to players worldwide. pic.twitter.com/Q5PYhjSVXn

— NetEase Games_EN (@NetEaseGames_EN) January 6, 2023

Motherfucker.

Seemed like one of MS's easiest acquisitions for years too.

I think for some reason, Xbox is reluctant to acquire support studios, even though as we can see, Skybox is doing original IP as well...They also missed Forgotten Empires but thankfully their owner has remained hands off and they continue to be a vital partner for Age of Empires.

Hopefully NetEase stays hands off and Skybox continue to assist 343 for years to come. I'm half expecting NetEase to go for Certain Affinity next, it'd be a little funny because NetEase would essentially hold 343's fate in their hands, both Skybox and Certain Affinity are essential support studios to Halo, especially after they lost Sperasoft due to the Russia/Ukraine war.