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6d ago

Splash Damage Acquires Gamepires From Jagex, Creating Emona-Backed Splash Damage Group

The Emona Capital–backed deal establishes an independent Splash Damage Group led by Ben Hopkinson.

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Overview

  • The transaction folds Gamepires into a new Splash Damage Group positioned to build live-service and premium multiplayer titles.
  • The group plans to scale the Scum franchise, broaden co-development work, and invest in new IP.
  • A company representative said Splash Damage Group will operate independently with strategic and financial support from Emona Capital.
  • Ben Hopkinson, formerly Splash Damage’s CFO, becomes CEO of the combined studio.
  • The move follows recent staff consultation over potential redundancies at Splash Damage, while Jagex concentrates investment on its RuneScape brand.