Tencent Invests in 'Wuthering Waves' Creators

Tencent's Acquisition of Kuro Games: A Boost for Wuthering Waves and Beyond

Tencent has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Kuro Games, the developer behind the popular action RPG, Wuthering Waves. This follows earlier rumors in March and involves the purchase of a 37% share from Hero Entertainment, making Tencent the sole external shareholder.

Reassuringly, an internal memo confirms that Kuro Games will maintain its operational independence, mirroring Tencent's approach with other studios like Riot Games and Supercell. This ensures creative control remains largely with the developers.

This acquisition isn't unexpected, given Tencent's extensive portfolio of gaming investments, including stakes in Ubisoft, Activision Blizzard, and FromSoftware. This move significantly strengthens Tencent's presence in the adventure RPG market.

Wuthering Waves itself is thriving, with the current 1.4 update introducing the Somnoire: Illusive Realms mode, two new characters, weapons, and upgrades. Players can also utilize available in-game codes for additional rewards.

The upcoming version 2.0 update promises even more exciting content, including the introduction of the new nation, Rinascita, along with new characters Carlotta and Roccia. Crucially, version 2.0 will also mark the game's launch on PlayStation 5, making it available across all major platforms.

Tencent's investment provides Kuro Games with enhanced long-term stability, paving the way for continued success with Wuthering Waves and future projects.