Hasbro Acquires D&D Beyond from Fandom
May 19, 2022
Hasbro has completed its acquisition of D&D Beyond from Fandom, bringing the leading digital RPG toolset into Hasbro's Wizards of the Coast portfolio. The deal is intended to accelerate Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast's direct-to-fan and digital capabilities to deepen player engagement across Dungeons & Dragons' physical and digital offerings.
- Buyers
- Hasbro, Inc., Wizards of the Coast
- Targets
- D&D Beyond
- Sellers
- Fandom
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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