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Embracer just announced its first acquisition in almost four years
The company has splashed an initial $4.5 million on casual farming title Island Hoppers.
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M&A mogul turned layoff extraordinaire Embracer Group has acquired casual farming franchise Island Hoppers for $4.5 million.
The deal includes a cash earnout of up to $500,000 and looks to be Embracer's first acquisition since January 2023, when it announced the purchase of 3D scanning and capture company Captured Dimensions through its former Gearbox Entertainment subsidiary.
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