Rockstar Games Acquires Ruffian Games
October 14, 2020
Rockstar Games has acquired Dundee-based Ruffian Games; the studio will operate under the name Rockstar Dundee with founders Gary Liddon and Billy Thomson remaining as Co-Studio Directors. Terms were not disclosed; Rockstar (part of Take-Two Interactive) said the acquisition expands its global studio footprint and adds development talent and experience to future projects.
- Buyers
- Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
- Targets
- Ruffian Games
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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