52 Entertainment has acquired Barcelona-based casual games studio Blackout.
52 Entertainment says the acquisition will “add a new dimension to 52 Entertainment's existing portfolio” and give the company “access to new synergies, expand its global footprint and welcome millions of new players to its growing community.”
Blackout attracts over 19.6 million players every month and has achieved over 344 million downloads, notably with titles such as Bubble Shooter, Rainbow, Word Search Quest and Spades.
“This acquisition is an exciting step for our studio and will allow us to work together to combine our expertise and resources to continue developing high-quality casual games,” said Blackout CEO Michel de Voronine.
“This will bring more opportunities for our players to enjoy even better games.”
52 Entertainment President and CEO Olivier Comte added: “I am absolutely thrilled to announce the acquisition of Blackout. This new chapter strengthens our position as a leader in the online gaming industry and represents a turning point in our pursuit of innovation and diversification.”