Lies of P publisher Neowiz has acquired a 21 percent stake in BLANK., the Polish game studio founded in early 2023 by former CD Projekt RED developers: Mateusz Kanik, Mikolaj Marchewka, Jedrzej Mroz and Marcin Jefimow. Neowiz invested $17 million to acquire the stake. The strategic partnership aims to expand the presence of both companies in the global console market, and Neowiz hopes to consolidate its position in that market. Both companies will remain competitive development studios and will collaborate on various business opportunities as part of ongoing efforts.
“As a strategic investor, we see BLANK. as a studio poised to emerge as a formidable contender in the AAA quality gaming space,” Neowiz co-CEO Seung-Cheol Kim said in a press release. “We also recognize substantial synergies between our experiences in creating unique titles. BLANK’s debut game. features a different structure than most narrative-driven games. With its distinctive approach to the apocalypse, the experience will prove refreshing and familiar to audiences, with intriguing twists.”
BLANK. Game Director Mateusz Kanik added: “Our team has been put to the test leading large teams, managing substantial budgets, making difficult decisions, optimizing projects and launching great titles. BLANK. It is more than just a startup; is a gathering of industry veterans who have collaborated for years. From day one in the office, we started strong, and thanks to NEOWIZ, we will be able to build an exceptional team to create games and stories that evoke emotions and leave a lasting impact on players.”
BLANK. CEO Mikolaj Marchewka said: “NEOWIZ recognized the potential in our first game and the long-term vision for the studio. From our first meeting, it was clear that Neowiz and BLANK. They are an exceptional combination and complement each other in their objectives. “Lies of P has gained a lot of recognition in the Western market and serves as a leading example of delivering highly polished games at launch, a value we appreciate at BLANK.”
Fountain: Gematsu
