Build A Rocket Boy acquired PlayFusion for an undisclosed sum.
Through the partnership, PlayFusion will support Build A Rocket Boy’s AAA projects, including MindsEye, as well as its open-world platform Everywhere and user-generated content tool Arcadia.
PlayFusion CEO and CTO Mark Gerhard has been named co-CEO of Build A Rocket Boy as part of the acquisition.
“We have always admired PlayFusion’s creativity and innovative approach to transmedia entertainment, and joining forces with them will take Build A Rocket Boy to our next level of excellence,” said Leslie Benzies, CEO and founder of Build A Rocket Boy.
Gerhard added: “It is truly an honor and privilege to join forces with Leslie and the legendary Build A Rocket Boy team at such a formative time for the games industry. This next chapter of our combined studios will deliver on that promise, as well as revolutionize the industry democratizing the development of premium games.
“The core team at PlayFusion has been working together for nearly two decades and we’re excited to be at the forefront of ushering in a new era of gaming.”
Earlier this year, Build A Rocket Boy announced that it had raised $110 million in a Series D funding round.
Led by RedBird Capital, it included investments from firms such as NetEase Games and Galaxy Interactive.
In February, Build A Rocket Boy suffered layoffs affecting an unknown number of staff.
