Owlcat Games Expands into Game Publishing
Owlcat Games, renowned for its critically acclaimed cRPGs like Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, has announced a significant expansion into game publishing. This strategic move, following their acquisition of META Publishing in 2021, aims to support and amplify narrative-driven games from other developers.
Owlcat's publishing initiative is driven by a desire to foster innovation in storytelling within the gaming industry. They seek to partner with studios sharing their passion for creating immersive and compelling narrative experiences, providing the resources and expertise necessary for successful game launches.
Initial Publishing Portfolio
Owlcat has already partnered with two promising studios:
- Emotion Spark Studio (Serbia): Developing Rue Valley, a narrative RPG centered around a protagonist trapped in a time loop within a remote town. The game explores themes of mental health and personal growth.
- Another Angle Games (Poland): Developing Shadow of the Road, an isometric RPG set in an alternate feudal Japan, blending samurai culture with steampunk technology and tactical turn-based combat.
Both Rue Valley and Shadow of the Road are in early development, with more details expected soon. These partnerships highlight Owlcat's commitment to diverse and engaging narratives, showcasing emerging talent and enriching the landscape of story-driven games. Owlcat plans to share further updates on these projects as development progresses.
Owlcat's expansion into publishing signifies a new chapter, promising a wider range of narrative experiences for gamers worldwide and a significant contribution to the growth of the gaming industry.
