Tencent strengthens its gaming empire by acquiring a 51% stake in Kuro Games, the developer behind the popular action RPG, Wuthering Waves. This follows earlier March rumors, with Tencent purchasing a 37% share from Hero Entertainment, becoming Kuro Games' sole external shareholder.
Kuro Games assures its employees that its independent operations will remain unchanged, mirroring Tencent's approach with studios like Riot Games and Supercell. This acquisition is unsurprising given Tencent's extensive portfolio, including investments in Ubisoft, Activision Blizzard, and FromSoftware. The deal significantly enhances Tencent's presence in the adventure RPG market.
Wuthering Waves continues its upward trajectory with the current 1.4 update, featuring the Somnoire: Illusive Realms mode, two new characters, weapons, and upgrades. Players can utilize available in-game codes for additional rewards.
The highly anticipated version 2.0 update is on the horizon, introducing the new explorable nation, Rinascita, along with characters Carlotta and Roccia. Crucially, version 2.0 will also mark Wuthering Waves' launch on PlayStation 5, completing its presence across major gaming platforms.
Tencent's investment promises long-term stability for Kuro Games, fueling the future development of Wuthering Waves and future projects.
