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El ex personal de Annapurna Interactive se hace cargo de la división privada

Autor : David Actualizar : Jan 21,2025

El ex personal de Annapurna Interactive se hace cargo de la división privada

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Tras el colapso de las negociaciones entre el personal de Annapurna Interactive y la directora ejecutiva de Annapurna Pictures, Megan Ellison, que resultó en un éxodo masivo en septiembre de 2024, los ex empleados de Annapurna Interactive adquirieron las riendas operativas de Private Division, anteriormente propiedad de Take-Two Interactive.

Esta adquisición, supuestamente facilitada por Haveli Investments, con sede en Austin, sigue a la venta de la División Privada en noviembre de 2024 por parte de Take-Two. El acuerdo asegura el futuro de varios títulos de alto perfil, incluido Tales of the Shire (programado para marzo de 2025), la franquicia Kerbal Space Program y un proyecto de Game Freak no anunciado.

La transición de la división privada exacerba la inestabilidad de la industria

Sin embargo, la transición no está exenta de desafíos personales. Si bien la compra de Haveli inicialmente retuvo aproximadamente veinte empleados de la División Privada, se anticipan más despidos para integrar el equipo entrante de Annapurna. El nombre de la nueva entidad, su estrategia a largo plazo y su potencial para una nueva propiedad intelectual permanecen sin revelarse.

Esta fusión subraya una tendencia predominante dentro de la industria del juego: despidos generalizados y cierres de estudios impulsados ​​por la vacilación de los inversores hacia proyectos de gran escala y alto riesgo. La absorción de un grupo de empleados desplazados por otro ilustra de manera conmovedora el clima despiadado actual.

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