Wuthering Waves Studio Gains Major Tencent Investment

Tencent's Acquisition of Kuro Games: A Boost for Wuthering Waves and Beyond

Tencent has acquired a 51% controlling stake in Kuro Games, the developer behind the popular action RPG, Wuthering Waves. This acquisition, following earlier March rumors, solidifies Tencent's position in the gaming industry and provides significant backing for Kuro Games' future projects. The deal involves purchasing a 37% share from Hero Entertainment, leaving Tencent as the sole external shareholder.

Kuro Games has reassured its employees that its internal structure and independent operations will remain unchanged, mirroring Tencent's approach with other studios like Riot Games and Supercell. This emphasizes Tencent's commitment to preserving creative autonomy within its acquisitions.

This move is consistent with Tencent's extensive investment portfolio, which includes stakes in major gaming companies such as Ubisoft, Activision Blizzard, and FromSoftware. The acquisition significantly strengthens Tencent's presence in the adventure RPG market.

Wuthering Waves, currently enjoying success with its version 1.4 update (featuring the Somnoire: Illusive Realms mode and new characters), is poised for even greater growth. The upcoming version 2.0 update promises the introduction of a new explorable nation, Rinascita, along with additional characters (Carlotta and Roccia) and a PlayStation 5 release, ensuring availability across all major platforms.

The infusion of resources from Tencent is expected to enhance Kuro Games' long-term stability and fuel the continued development and success of Wuthering Waves and future projects.