SCOOP: The mystery partner who walked away from a $2 billion deal with the Embracer Group (Tomb Raider, LOTR, Saints Row) last May was the Saudi government-funded Savvy Games Group.
— Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) August 14, 2023
Big implications for both parties.
My story:https://t.co/YIMLqZhhKI
Posting this because I know at the time there was some speculation it was Microsoft, I believe Jez said it wasn't because Microsoft's contracts are ironclad and they don't just make "TrustMeBro" verbal agreements like whatever this shitshow was between Embracer and Saudi Group, so now we have confirmation who it was.