UAE's Red Dunes Games Teams Up with Octopath Traveler's ACQUIRE on 3 Exciting Projects
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Red Dunes Games Partners with Acquire for Exciting New Projects
Original games to feature kaiju battles, dark fantasy hunts, and espionage thrillers
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A New Collaboration in the Gaming World
In a move that has gamers buzzing, Red Dunes Games, based in the United Arab Emirates, announced a multi-year partnership with Japanese developer Acquire. This collaboration aims to create original game titles that will captivate players worldwide.
Teased Projects and Genres
So far, the companies have revealed three upcoming projects, each with a unique theme and genre:
- Project Tremor: City-shaking kaiju battles
- Project Umbra: Dark fantasy hunts
- Project Shadowcar: A shadowy espionage thriller
All three titles are planned for multilingual releases on PC and major consoles, with official unveilings scheduled for events like the Tokyo Game Show.
About Acquire
Founded in 1994, Acquire has a rich history in the gaming industry. The company became a subsidiary of GungHo Entertainment in 2011 and is known for popular franchises such as:
- Tenchu
- Samuraidō (also known as Way of the Samurai)
- Shinobido
- Octopath Traveler
- Akiba's Trip
They have also distributed role-playing games like Class of Heroes.
Recent and Notable Works
Some of Acquire's latest titles include:
- Ancient Weapon Holly (in collaboration with Aniplex)
- Hookah Haze (also with Aniplex)
- Mario & Luigi: Brothership (in partnership with Nintendo)
In February 2024, Kadokawa acquired Acquire as a wholly owned subsidiary, further strengthening its position in the gaming industry.
Source
Press release
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