The Swedish holding company Thunderful Games has acquired Jumpship, the authors of the indie game Somerville.This deal is an important part of the strategy to build strong domestic IPs


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Swedish video game holding company Thunderful has acquired indie studio Jumpship, which released on November 15

his first game, Somerville.

What else is known

As reportedgematsu, Jumpship will retain its creative autonomy and will continue toThunderful Games notes that Jumpship is a team with a deep artistic vision.And this purchase is an important part of the strategy to build strong domestic IPs.

For those who are not in the know

Jumpship was founded in 2017 by Chris Olsen.(Chris Olsen) along with former Playdead CEO and co-founder Dino Patti. Dino is known for being responsible for creating some of the best indie games: Limbo and Inside. After the purchase, Patty will remain with Jumpship and will also take on a new role as a strategic advisor for Thunderful Games.

For those who want to know more

Jumpship's first game, Somerville, is a sci-fi adventure based on the aftermath of a large-scale conflict.The protagonist must find the whereabouts of his family after an alien invasion.

The game is available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and is part of the Game Pass collection.

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