It’s official: Relic Entertainment has become an independent developer again. For the first time since it was acquired by THQ in 2004, it’s in charge of its own fate.
The Vancouver studio split from Sega Europe in late March, and how now secured funding to stay indie for the foreseeable future. It’s entered a partnership with investment firm Emona Capital that’ll let it “return to its roots.”
CEO Justin Dowdeswell said Emona will invest in the studio’s current property portfolio, which includes the Company of Heroes and Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War series. The firm will also support Relic teaming with other publishers and IP owners.
“We see a huge opportunity to unleash Relic’s creative potential as an independent studio,” he said. “The talent, technology, and track record we have built over the years are an amazing starting point for us on this next chapter.”
Emona partner Michael…