Square Enix Invests in a Danish Indie Studio for 'Vault Breakers'
Square Enix has made a significant move by investing in Danish indie developer BetaDwarf to support the development of their upcoming game, Vault Breakers. This investment highlights the publisher’s commitment to discovering and nurturing high-quality indie titles that resonate with players globally. Hideaki Uehara, Square Enixs general manager of business development, expressed genuine excitement after experiencing the game, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in the development process.
Founded in 2012, BetaDwarf has already made a name for itself with titles like Forced and Minion Masters. CEO Steffen Kabbelgaard shared his enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that the support from Square Enix comes at a crucial time in their production journey. With over 50,000 players participating in playtests, the team is well on their way to refining Vault Breakers into a standout title.
As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, collaborations like this one between established publishers and indie developers could pave the way for innovative gaming experiences. Will we see more major publishers stepping up to support indie studios in the future?
Original source: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-enix-has-invested-in-a-danish-indie-studio-to-fund-its-dream-game/