Acquire Corp. (株式会社アクワイア, Kabushikigaisha Akuwaia) is a Japanese video game developer and publisher, mainly known for their Tenchu and Way of the Samurai series.[1]
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Native name | 株式会社アクワイア |
|---|---|
| Company type | Kabushiki gaisha |
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | December 6, 1994[1] |
| Headquarters | Chiyoda, Tokyo , Japan |
Number of locations | 2 |
Key people | Takuma Endo (President and CEO) |
| Products | |
| Services | motion capture |
Number of employees | 148 (2024)[1] |
| Parent | GungHo Online Entertainment (2011–2024) Kadokawa Corporation (2024-present) |
| Website | acquire.co.jp |
History
editAcquire was founded on December 6, 1994, and in 1998 developed Tenchu: Stealth Assassins for the PlayStation, which turned into a franchise. The developer pushed for a more sandbox approach to the level design, which found its way in other Acquire titles like Way of the Samurai and Shinobido: Way of the Ninja.[2]
In 2011, the company was acquired by GungHo Online Entertainment.[3] It co-developed Octopath Traveler with Square Enix, releasing in 2018. Acquire was chosen as development partner for the game based on their affinity with pixel-art and prior work on the What Did I Do to Deserve This, My Lord? series.[4]
It developed Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story, which released in 2020, following the cancellation of a fifth Way of the Samurai entry.[5]
In 2024, the company was acquired by Kadokawa Corporation.[6]
Games developed
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "会社概要 ” 会社情報 ” 株式会社アクワイア ACQUIRE Corp". December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Q&A: Tenchu developer talks stealth, now that it's back in fashion". Gamasutra. November 6, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ "Tenchu Developer to Become Subsidiary of GungHo Online". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
- ^ "'We just created the game that we wanted to play as Japanese developers'". Eurogamer. July 12, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- ^ "Acquire Developers on How a Cancelled Way of the Samurai 5 Led to Katanakami". Siliconera. February 4, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ "Kadokawa Corporation acquires ACQUIRE". Gematsu. February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ 2013-09-17, Holy Heroes, Badman Is Back For PlayStation Vita, Siliconera
- ^ "Prepare to Enter Labyrinth of Zangetsu in 2021". Siliconera. January 7, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ Welsh, Oli (September 13, 2022). "Octopath Traveler has a sequel, due early next year". Polygon. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ Romano, Sal (June 26, 2023). "Acquire announces twin-stick shooter XALADIA: Rise of the Space Pirates X2 for PS5, Switch, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ Romano, Sal (August 30, 2023). "Acquire announces roguelike action game Ancient Weapon Holly for PS5, PC". Gematsu. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Ancient Weapon Holly launches March 8 for PS5, Switch, and PC, later for PS4". Gematsu. January 28, 2024.
- ^ "C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield launches May 23". Gematsu. February 1, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ "Acquire announces real-time RPG Scars of Mars for PC". Gematsu. September 20, 2023.
- ^ "IzanagiGames and Acquire announce 'side-scrolling, soul-shifting action adventure' game AMEDAMA for PC". Gematsu. July 9, 2023.
- ^ "Hookah Haze 'Adventure Part' trailer". Gematsu. February 14, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ https://gamerant.com/mario-luigi-brothership-acquire-history-octopath-tenchu-explained/
- ^ "Alliance Arts, ACQUIRE, and WSS playground announce poker-themed adventure RPG All in Abyss: Judge the Fake for PC". Gematsu. May 25, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ "Black Finger JET co-developed by ACQUIRE". Gematsu. September 20, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
External links
edit- Official website (in Japanese)
- Official website (in English)
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