Nintendo to Acquire Bandai Namco Singapore to Establish Nintendo Studios Singapore

Acquisition of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore by Nintendo Renamed as Nintendo Studios Singapore for Game Development Expansion

Nintendo will acquire a majority stake in Bandai Namco Studios Singapore (BNSS), rebranding it as Nintendo Studios Singapore on April 1, 2026. Nintendo will initially acquire 80% of the studio's shares for SGD 1,000,000 (approximately $770,000), with the remaining shares to be transferred once the subsidiary's operations are stable. According to Nintendo, BNSS was established as one of the Bandai Namco Group’s international bases and possesses strong expertise in creating artistic resources for games. To strengthen the Bandai Namco Group’s development structure, Nintendo decided to acquire BNSS. The company anticipates minimal impact on its financial results for the current fiscal year because of this acquisition. BNSS has been a first-party development partner for Nintendo on various projects, including Splatoon 3 and the canceled Metroid Prime 4 prototype. The studio's website states that its capabilities encompass everything from concept to art to full development. In addition to its work for Nintendo, BNSS has contributed to titles from its Japanese parent company, such as Tekken, Ace Combat, Soul Calibur, and Taiko no Tatsujin, and has developed its own games, such as Hirogami.

Expansion of Nintendo's Development Teams Continues with Acquired Bandai Namco Studios Singapore

This acquisition aligns with Nintendo's November announcement of plans to expand its internal development teams. Previous acquisitions include Nintendo Pictures in 2022 and Shiver Entertainment in 2024. This move reflects Nintendo's strategy to strengthen game development by acquiring studios and integrating them as subsidiaries.

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