Tencent buys most of the shares in the game studio Path of Exile

After the War of the Atlas expansion, the role-playing game Path of Exile has made strong strides. Game developer Grinding Gear Games has now announced that Chinese giant Tencent has acquired a majority stake in the company.

This announcement was made on the Path of Exile forum. Grinding Gear said it will continue to operate independently and “there will not be major changes to the way the studio operates”. This mission will not affect the development and operation of Path of Exile.

However, it will affect the development of the studio in New Zealand. Speaking to the NZ Herald, chief executive Chris Wilson said: “We’re looking to increase our headcount next year from 114 full-time to around 130. We plan to add more expansions. in the game, and at the same time, strengthen the team so they can achieve it.

“Tencent is the largest game publisher in the world, with a strong reputation and reputation for respecting the independent companies it invests in to continue to innovate at work.”

The NZ Herald also reported that Tencent holds 80% of Grinding Gear’s total shares. As mentioned on the forum, Path of Exile will not adopt a pay-to-win business model, but said Tencent may add its own features in the China region.

As for the studio’s future, Grinding Gear promises there will be “many” expansions this year and next – and 4.0.0 is still in development. Version 4.0.0 “is currently slated to enter Beta in early 2020.”

Path of Exile is a free action role-playing game that is quite good and for those who love the complexity of the game.

Source: pcgamer