Earlier today, THQ Nordic announced that they had purchased Koch Media for 121 million pounds and had acquired the rights to Metro, Dead Island, and Saints Row. Five years have passed since THQ closed its doors after filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and its assets were liquidated. Since then, a majority of THQ franchises have had a sequel announced or one that is rumored to be currently in development. Gamers around the world will soon have the ability to play beloved THQ franchises: Metro, Darksiders, and potentially a new Saints Row or Dead Island title.
“Koch Media has a long history of profitability despite losses incurred from some less successful game releases,” said Lars Wingefors, CEO of THQ Nordic. This comment could possibly be directed towards the lackluster performance of Agents of Mayhem or Homefront: The Revolution.
“THQ Nordic is convinced that the development studios of Deep Silver as part of THQ Nordic will successfully deliver at least four ongoing AAA game projects including Metro Exodus as well as the next Volition Studio AAA release and the next Dambuster Studio AAA release, together with a number of other game development and publishing titles,” added Koch CEO Dr. Klemens Kundratitz. “I strongly believe that THQ Nordic is a great strategic fit with Koch Media. In addition to having long experience within games development and publishing, THQ Nordic has the skills, willingness and capital to deliver growth in the future.”
At the moment, it is unknown whether or not Metro: Exodus and Dead Island 2 will be published the Nordic label, nor if Koch Media will work directly under THQ Nordic or as an autonomous entity. With this new and exciting news being announced, are there any Deep Silver or Volition franchises that you would like to see announced at E3 2018? This announcement could quite possibly be the best Valentines Day gift that gamers could ever get!
