After a financially tumultuous yr, it seems like Embracer Group is getting ready to promote Borderlands developer Gearbox Leisure. Rumors of a possible sale first emerged late final yr, and in accordance with a brand new report, a deal is presently being finalized.
Borderlands boss Randy Pitchford responds to Gearbox sale report
An replace on Gearbox’s standing was supplied by Kotaku. The web site’s sources declare that studio CEO Randy Pitchford held a city corridor earlier this week, throughout which he stated {that a} choice was made relating to Gearbox’s future. Kotaku claims to have heard {that a} sale is presently being finalized. Nonetheless, it’s not identified at current who the client is.
In response to Kotaku’s request for remark, Pitchford launched considerably of an odd assertion, expressing his delight over his firm being the topic of rumors and speculations. “I’m delighted that what we is likely to be as much as is attention-grabbing sufficient to folks that you just wish to make a narrative about us to your readers,” he stated. “I’m honored and humbled that our firm is a subject of rumor, hypothesis, and dialogue.”
Pitchford added Gearbox will probably be “thrilled” to disclose what’s subsequent when it has some information to share.
Elsewhere, Embracer Group can be promoting Saber Interactive.