Nintendo to Acquire Bandai Namco Singapore Studio

Nintendo purchases Bandai Namco Studios Singapore

Following its involvement as a support studio in several previous first-party games, Nintendo has taken the step of purchasing Bandai Namco Studios Singapore from its parent company, Bandai Namco. The Singapore-based studio is being fittingly renamed to Nintendo Studios Singapore, with Nintendo expressing an intention of utilising the studio’s “strong expertise in creating in-game art assets“. As per the official announcement, Nintendo will own …

Nintendo Buys Big Again: Bandai Namco Singapore Joins the Family!

Nintendo has been steadily moving beyond traditional console gaming – just think of The Super Mario Bros. Movie or the creation of Nintendo Pictures – but at the same time, it is quietly strengthening its in-house development muscle. The latest step in that strategy is the planned acquisition of Bandai Namco Singapore, which is set to become an official member of the Big N conglomerate.   It has long been clear that Nintendo is reshaping its bus…

Nintendo to Acquire Bandai Namco Singapore Studio

Yesterday, Nintendo of Japan announced that it would acquire a majority share of Bandai Namco's Singapore-based development studio. In an investment notice, Shuntaro Furukawa (Nintendo president) outlined a planned 80% takeover of the overseas outfit, with an agreed April 1, 2026 completion. The remaining portion of shares will be purchased at a later date. Earlier this month, Nintendo revealed ambitions to strengthen game development across its…

Nintendo to Buy Bandai Namco’s Singapore Studio

A major deal has been announced. Nintendo will acquire Bandai Namco Studios Singapore (BNSS) and turn it into a new subsidiary called Nintendo Studios Singapore by 2026. Under the agreement, Nintendo will take an 80% stake in BNSS on April 1, 2026. The remaining shares will be acquired later once the studio’s operations stabilize. Founded in 2013, BNSS is known for creating in-game art assets, including 3D models, animations, and environment de…