Tencent's Acquisition of Kuro Games: A Boost for Wuthering Waves
Tencent has acquired a 51% controlling stake in Kuro Games, the developer behind the popular action RPG, Wuthering Waves. This follows earlier rumors in March and involves Tencent purchasing a 37% share from Hero Entertainment, becoming the sole external shareholder.
An internal memo assures Kuro Games employees that independent operations will continue, mirroring Tencent's approach with studios like Riot Games and Supercell. This acquisition is consistent with Tencent's extensive investment portfolio, which includes stakes in major gaming companies like Ubisoft, Activision Blizzard, and FromSoftware.
Wuthering Waves itself is experiencing significant momentum. The current 1.4 update features the new Somnoire: Illusive Realms mode, two new characters, weapons, and upgrades. Players can utilize in-game codes for additional rewards.
The upcoming 2.0 update promises even more, introducing the Rinascita nation, new characters (Carlotta and Roccia), and a highly anticipated PlayStation 5 release, bringing the game to all major platforms.
Tencent's investment significantly enhances Kuro Games' long-term stability, promising a bright future for Wuthering Waves and future projects.
