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Summary

Former Annapurna Interactive employees have acquired Private Division, a studio previously owned by Take-Two Interactive. This follows a mass exodus from Annapurna Interactive in September 2024 after negotiations with CEO Megan Ellison failed.

Following a significant restructuring in 2024, Annapurna Interactive, known for publishing acclaimed titles like Stray, Kentucky Route Zero, and What Remains of Edith Finch, saw many of its employees depart.

Private Division, established in 2017, was sold by Take-Two Interactive in November 2024. The buyer remained anonymous initially, and the sale resulted in widespread layoffs.

According to Jason Schreier, Haveli Investments, an Austin-based private equity firm, is reportedly the buyer. Haveli and the former Annapurna staff have allegedly partnered to manage Private Division's existing portfolio, including Tales of the Shire (slated for March 2025), the Kerbal Space Program, and an unannounced Game Freak project.

Private Division's Transition Reflects Industry Trends

The majority of Annapurna Interactive's staff left the company in September 2024 due to failed negotiations. While Haveli's purchase of Private Division retained approximately twenty employees, further layoffs are expected to accommodate the incoming Annapurna team. The future plans of the combined entity, including potential new IP or projects, remain undisclosed.

The merger of Annapurna and Private Division's operations highlights the instability in the gaming industry. Recent years have witnessed widespread layoffs and studio closures, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment away from high-risk, large-scale projects. The situation underscores a challenging climate where one group of laid-off game developers is essentially absorbing another.