Neowiz invests $17 million in Blank Game Studios to boost AAA game development

Neowiz invests $17 million in Blank Game Studios to boost AAA game development
South Korean game company Neowiz has announced a significant investment of $17 million in the Polish developer Blank Game Studios, acquiring a 21% stake in the company.

Founded by Mateusz Kanik, Mikołaj Marchewka, Jędrzej Mróz, and Marcin Jefimow, Blank Game Studios has a core development team primarily composed of former CD Projekt Red members, including professionals who played key roles in the development of notable titles such as Cyberpunk 2077.

Mateusz Kanik, former game director of Cyberpunk 2077, and Mikołaj Marchewka, former CEO of Rookiez from Warsaw, are integral parts of the Blank Game Studios team, along with other standout talents.
 

Neowiz Co-CEO Seung-Cheol Kim expressed optimism about the partnership, stating, "As a strategic investor, we see Blank Game Studios as a studio ready to emerge as a formidable contender in the realm of AAA-quality games. We also recognize substantial synergies between our experiences in creating unique titles."

This strategic investment aims not only to solidify Neowiz's position on the international gaming stage but also to explore opportunities for creating high-quality AAA titles in collaboration with Blank Game Studios' talented team.

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