Dan Houser’s Absurd Ventures Gets Investment From Lost Ark Developer Smilegate

by

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming experiences under my belt, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement at the prospect of this new collaboration between Absurd Ventures and Smilegate. The fusion of Dan Houser’s legendary game-making prowess from Rockstar Games and the innovative spirit of Smilegate, the creators behind Lost Ark and Crossfire, promises to be nothing short of electrifying!

Smilegate, creators of the popular game Lost Ark, has joined forces with Absurd Ventures – a fresh studio founded by former Rockstar Games co-creator Dan Houser.

On Tuesday, the collaboration was dubbed a “strategic investment” by all parties involved, with the goal of fostering extensive and eco-friendly business prospects. Notably, Smilegate is the creator of popular games like Lost Ark and Crossfire.

Houser stated in a press release that this partnership with Smilegate stemmed from shared admiration for Kwon and a shared vision, philosophically speaking. Both parties are passionate about creating intriguing game worlds and unique player experiences when it comes to AAA games.

Joonhoo Sung, CEO of Smilegate, stated enthusiastically: “We’re excited to work with creators behind internationally acclaimed series that have legions of fans worldwide. Alongside Absurd Ventures, our goal is to produce games that players everywhere will enjoy. This partnership signifies a significant step in Smilegate’s path toward becoming a global leader in IP creation.

At present, Absurd Ventures is developing a top-tier third-person open-world game. Notably, professionals from Immortals of Aveum have now joined their team. However, details about the impact of Smilegate’s investment on the ongoing project or potential changes in Absurd Ventures’ operational strategy remain undisclosed.

Read More

2024-12-03 22:47