Tencent Acquires Major Stake in Kuro Games, Creator of Wuthering Waves

Tencent has recently acquired a 51% controlling stake in Kuro Games, the creative force behind the popular RPG Wuthering Waves. This move strengthens Tencent's influence in the gaming industry, aligning with their strategy to invest in promising studios. The acquisition was finalized by purchasing a 37% share from Hero Entertainment, positioning Tencent as the sole external shareholder of Kuro Games.

Despite the shift in ownership, Kuro Games has reassured its employees and fans that it will maintain its independent operations. This approach mirrors Tencent's successful model with other studios like Riot Games and Supercell, where the developers retain creative control. This structure is expected to foster continued innovation and development within Kuro Games.

Tencent's investment portfolio already includes significant stakes in major gaming companies such as Ubisoft, Activision Blizzard, and FromSoftware. Adding Kuro Games to their roster enhances Tencent's presence in the adventure RPG genre, particularly with the success of Wuthering Waves.

Wuthering Waves has been thriving with its latest updates. The current version 1.4 introduces the Somnoire: Illusive Realms mode and two new characters, along with new weapons and upgrades. Players can take advantage of Wuthering Waves codes to claim free rewards.

Looking forward, the upcoming version 2.0 update promises to expand the game's universe with the introduction of Rinascita, a new nation to explore, and new characters like Carlotta and Roccia. Additionally, Wuthering Waves is set to launch on PlayStation 5, ensuring its availability across all major gaming platforms.

With Tencent's backing, Kuro Games is poised for enhanced stability and growth, which bodes well for the future of Wuthering Waves and any upcoming projects.

This news comes at an opportune time as Wuthering Waves gears up for its major version 2.0 update next month, promising exciting new content and broader platform availability.