Leikir Studio becomes the fifth development structure to bring Focus Entertainment together.
Responsible for Metal Slug Tactics, scheduled later this year for Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam), in partnership with SNK and Dotemu, the Parisian Leikir Studio will strengthen Focus Entertainment in producing quality titles with unique gameplay with various art directions – stylized. 3D, pixel art or 2D. The teams’ significant technical know-how will also be a significant asset for the French publisher, which continues to expand to compete with a major competitor like Nacon in the AA market.
“We are excited to join Focus Entertainment as this is an important step in the growth of our studio,” said Aurélien Loos, President and Founder of Leikir Studio. “This acquisition confirms our multidisciplinary strategy and will allow us to reach a new level of quality and creativity. This is a great recognition of the work our teams have done over the past few years.” Christophe Nobilo, CEO of Focus Home Interactive (parent company of Focus Entertainment): “After Deck13, StreumOn, Dotemu and Douze-Dixièmes, it is with great pleasure that we welcome a fifth studio. We are constantly looking for new talent to grow and support our company’s ambitions, and Leikir Studio, led by Aurélien Loos, is the best acquisition to achieve this goal. ”