Nazara Technologies, a gaming company, has acquired Curve Digital Entertainment (Curve Games), a UK-based publisher of PC and console games for ₹247 crore (£21.7 million).
With this acquisition, Nazara gains 100% ownership of Curve Games.
Curve Group is a London-based video game publisher focused on console and PC platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Switch, with a combined download count exceeding 100 million. The company has a presence across key gaming regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
The deal includes two development studios, Iron Oak (acquired in 2020), known for its flagship title For The King, and Runner Duck (acquired in 2019), creators of the Crew franchise.
Popular titles published by Curve Games include For the King Franchise, Bomber Crew, Human Fall Flat, Wobbly Life, Badlands Crew, Dungeons of Hinterberg etc.
The deal is being executed through its wholly owned subsidiary, Nazara Technologies UK.
CDEL is being acquired from Catalis Group, a UK-based media and entertainment company that owns a portfolio of interactive entertainment and QA/testing firms.
In calendar year 2024, Curve generated ₹263.5 crore (~£24.4 million) in revenue, EBITDA of ₹114.4 crore (~£10.6 million) and PBT of ₹49.6 crore (~£4.6 million).
Nitish Mittersain, CEO of Nazara Technologies, said, “Curve’s proven expertise in PC and Console publishing makes them an ideal partner as we expand our focus beyond mobile into high-quality, cross-platform gaming. This acquisition deepens our capabilities, brings exceptional IP into our fold, and strengthens our mission in building Nazara as a global gaming powerhouse from India. Curve will also serve as a gateway to the world for Indian game developers.”
Stuart Dinsey, Executive Chairman of Curve Games, said, “Joining the Nazara family is an exciting new chapter for Curve. Nazara’s ecosystem, access to emerging markets and long-term orientation make them a strong strategic partner. We are aligned in our vision of building a leading global indie publishing platform, and we look forward to the next phase of growth together.”
