Virtuos Expands Global Presence with Strategic Acquisitions of Pipeworks, Abstraction, and Umanaïa

Virtuos, a leading global video game development company, has announced a significant strategic expansion through the acquisition of three prominent studios: Pipeworks in the United States, Abstraction in the Netherlands, and Umanaïa in Canada.

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The acquisitions will expand their network to 26 worldwide locations, bringing the company’s total headcount to over 1,200 development experts. Each studio brings unique strengths to the existing portfolio:

• Pipeworks will become their lead game development studio in North America, boasting a 25-year legacy of creating beloved titles like Terraria and Call of Duty.
• Abstraction is set to enhance the engineering capabilities, with a notable portfolio including Baldur’s Gate 3 and Dune: Awakening.
• Umanaïa will focus on innovative IP development with experience from franchises like Assassin’s Creed and For Honor.

Virtuos CEO Gilles Langourieux emphasized the company’s strategic vision of creating a more flexible and sustainable game development model. “With the integration of Abstraction, Pipeworks, and Umanaïa, alongside our existing studios, Virtuos has combined local presence with the adaptability of a global network,” Langourieux explained.

Moving forward, the acquired studios will continue to operate under their existing management teams, maintaining their unique identities while benefiting from Virtuos’ global network. This strategic expansion positions Virtuos to become a top external game developer, offering clients unprecedented flexibility and expertise across game development.

By bringing together these talented studios, Virtuos aims to provide more comprehensive and adaptable game development solutions to partners and clients worldwide.

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