Nazara Technologies Limited India’s only publicly listed gaming company has announced the acquisition of Curve Digital Entertainment Ltd also known as Curve Games a UK based publisher of PC and console games for INR 247 crores approximately GBP 21.7 million

This strategic acquisition is aimed at significantly strengthening Nazara’s position in the global gaming industry particularly in the PC and console gaming space. The acquisition is part of Nazara’s ongoing strategy to build a diversified and robust portfolio of gaming and interactive entertainment businesses across the world

Curve Games is known for its globally acclaimed indie game titles and strong presence across key international markets including North America Asia Pacific and Europe. Its games have collectively seen over 100 million downloads making it one of the leading independent publishers in the PC and console gaming industry

In the calendar year 2024 Curve Games generated

• INR 263.5 crores in revenue

• INR 114.4 crores in EBITDA

• INR 49.6 crores in profit before tax

These financials reflect strong operational capabilities and a highly successful content portfolio that includes well known games such as For the King Bomber Crew The Ascent Lawn Mowing Simulator and Human Fall Flat

Nazara Technologies has acquired 100 percent ownership of Curve Games which now becomes a part of Nazara’s global gaming ecosystem. This acquisition enhances Nazara’s ability to operate in cross platform gaming and also facilitates access to new geographies game genres and monetization opportunities

According to Nitish Mittersain CEO of Nazara Technologies this acquisition is a major step in Nazara’s expansion beyond mobile gaming. He stated that Curve’s experience in PC and console publishing brings depth to Nazara’s global vision and will help in building world class intellectual properties. He emphasized that Curve Games will also serve as a launchpad for Indian game developers to reach international markets through Nazara’s ecosystem

From Curve’s side Stuart Dinsey Executive Chairman of Curve Games expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition. He said that Nazara’s long term orientation and access to emerging markets make them a strong strategic partner. Dinsey reaffirmed Curve’s alignment with Nazara’s ambition of creating a leading global indie publishing platform

This acquisition represents Nazara’s continued commitment to value driven global expansion. The company has been consistently acquiring and integrating businesses across the gaming and sports media ecosystem. Some of Nazara’s existing businesses include

• Kiddopia an award winning educational platform for kids

• Animal Jam a leading safe online playground

• Fusebox Games known for mobile games based on IPs like Love Island and Big Brother

• World Cricket Championship one of the top cricket mobile games

• Sportskeeda a top sports media platform

• Datawrkz a digital ad tech business focusing on monetization and user acquisition

With a strong presence across India North America and other key global markets Nazara is building a gaming first platform with scalable IP publishing and operational strengths. The Curve acquisition adds a key capability to Nazara’s publishing stack and further positions the company as a global gaming powerhouse

This transaction also aligns with Nazara’s long held belief in the cross platform potential of gaming. By integrating Curve’s experience in PC and console with Nazara’s expertise in mobile and digital infrastructure the company aims to build cross platform IPs with long term value

Nazara sees the acquisition of Curve Games not just as a business deal but as a strategic investment in capability culture and creative excellence. The integration will allow knowledge sharing between Indian and UK based teams creating new opportunities in game development publishing and IP licensing

With this move Nazara is also reinforcing its intention to contribute to the Make in India for the World initiative by enabling Indian developers and studios to create and distribute games on a global scale. Curve’s publishing expertise and access to developed markets will be instrumental in achieving this objective

Nazara’s management team confirmed that Curve will continue to operate independently with its current leadership while leveraging the broader resources and infrastructure of the Nazara group. This will ensure business continuity and further growth without disrupting existing relationships with developers partners and players

This latest acquisition by Nazara comes at a time when the global PC and console gaming market is estimated to be worth over USD 100 billion. By positioning itself in this high growth space Nazara is tapping into a vast segment of premium gaming audiences while diversifying its revenue base beyond mobile

Overall this acquisition marks a pivotal moment in Nazara Technologies journey. It adds a strong international dimension to its already diversified gaming business and enhances its capability to build cross market IPs that resonate globally

More information about Nazara Technologies can be found at www dot nazara dot com
Details about Curve Games and its portfolio are available at www dot curvegames dot com

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