Arc Games (formerly known as Perfect World Entertainment and Gearbox Publishing San Francisco), is a video game publisher. Founded in 2008 as the North American branch of the Chinese company Perfect World, they currently operate their former parent company's titles outside China as well as publishing various video games.
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | , US |
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| Website | arcgames.com |
Originally formed to localize Perfect World's games for international audiences, Perfect World Entertainment is also publishing games from sister-company developers Cryptic Studios (Star Trek Online, Champions Online, Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter) and Runic Games (Torchlight series and Hob), which they had acquired in 2011.[1]
In December 2021, Perfect World Entertainment was acquired by Embracer Group and merged into The Gearbox Entertainment Company and rebranded as Gearbox Publishing San Francisco.[2][3]
Embracer announced their plans to sell The Gearbox Entertainment Company to Take-Two Interactive in March 2024, with Gearbox Publishing San Francisco being retained by Embracer.[4] They subsequently rebranded as Arc Games in April of that year.[5][6][7]
Published games
editDeveloped by Perfect World
edit- Legend of Martial Arts[8]
- Perfect World International - September 2008
- Ether Saga Online - March 2009
- Jade Dynasty - June 2009
- Battle of the Immortals - May 2010
- Heroes of Three Kingdoms[8] - July 2010
- Forsaken World - March 2011
- War of the Immortals - December 2011
- Fortuna - July 2013
- Elemental Kingdoms - 2014
- Swordsman Online - July 2014
- Arena of Heroes
- Torchlight Mobile
- Don't Even Think - 2019
Other games
edit| Year | Name | Platforms | Developer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Torchlight | Windows, OS X, Linux, Xbox 360 | Runic Games | Published by Microsoft Studios on Xbox 360 |
| Champions Online | Windows | Cryptic Studios | Originally published by Atari | |
| 2010 | Star Trek Online | Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | ||
| 2011 | Rusty Hearts | Windows | Stairway Games | Discontinued |
| 2012 | Torchlight II | Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch | Runic Games | |
| Blacklight: Retribution | Windows, PlayStation 4 | Zombie Studios | Windows version is discontinued | |
| 2013 | Neverwinter | Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch | Cryptic Studios | |
| 2015 | Gigantic | Windows, Xbox One | Motiga | Discontinued |
| 2016 | Livelock | Windows | Tuque Games | |
| 2017 | Hob | Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch | Runic Games | |
| 2019 | Remnant: From the Ashes | Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch | Gunfire Games | |
| 2020 | Torchlight III | Echtra Games | ||
| 2023 | Have a Nice Death | Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Magic Design Studios | |
| Remnant 2 | Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S | Gunfire Games | ||
| UFO: Unidentified Falling Objects | Windows, Nintendo Switch | Andrew Morrish | ||
| 2024 | Gigantic: Rampage Edition | Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Abstraction Games | |
| Hyper Light Breaker | Windows | Heart Machine | ||
| 2025 | Fellowship | Windows | Chief Rebel |
References
edit- ^ "Perfect World and Atari Announce Agreement for the Acquisition of Cryptic Studios". Archived from the original on 2011-06-03. Retrieved 2011-05-31.
- ^ "Embracer Group Enters Into Agreement To Acquire Perfect World Entertainment" (Press release). Embracer Group. December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ Kerr, Chris (April 22, 2022). "Perfect World rebrands as Gearbox Publishing after Embracer purchase". Game Developer. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ^ Valentine, Rebekah (2024-03-28). "Take-Two Buys Gearbox From Embracer, Confirms Development on New Borderlands Game". IGN. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ "We Are Now Arc Games". Arc Games. 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ Carter, Justin (April 8, 2024). "Still in Embracer's custody, Gearbox Publishing SF rebrands to Arc Games". www.gamedeveloper.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2024-04-09). "Gearbox Publishing San Francisco is now Arc Games". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ a b "LOMA/HOTK – Important announcement from PWE". Archived from the original on 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2012-04-05.