HandyGames has rebranded as THQ Nordic Cell, with the writer shifting its focus towards bringing premium PC and console titles to cellular platforms.
The German-based firm – which has beforehand revealed cellular variations of Wreckfest, SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Backside – Rehydrated, and Titan Quest – stated the transfer consolidates its publishing operations beneath the broader THQ Nordic umbrella so it might probably broaden into cellular variations from established franchise.
The corporate’s inner improvement studio, additionally primarily based in Giebelstadt, Germany, will proceed working beneath the HandyGames identify, engaged on authentic titles and supporting THQ Nordic Cell’s technical porting work. Co-founders Christopher Kassulke and Markus Kassulke stay answerable for each the publishing label and the event studio.
THQ Nordic stated current improvement pipelines, ongoing assist for reside titles, and present licensing agreements will proceed unaffected by the restructuring.
THQ Nordic acquired developer and publisher HandyGames back in 2018. The Austrian writer gained management of all HandyGames IP.