Tencent's Acquisition of Kuro Games: A Major Boost for Wuthering Waves

Tencent has significantly expanded its gaming portfolio by acquiring a 51% controlling stake in Kuro Games, the developer behind the popular action RPG, Wuthering Waves. This follows earlier rumors in March but marks the first official confirmation. The deal involves Tencent purchasing a 37% share from Hero Entertainment, becoming Kuro Games' sole external shareholder.

Kuro Games has reassured its employees, in an internal memo, that its independent operations will remain unchanged. This mirrors Tencent's approach with other studios like Riot Games and Supercell, prioritizing developer autonomy. This acquisition is consistent with Tencent's established pattern of strategic investments in the gaming industry, including stakes in major players such as Ubisoft, Activision Blizzard, and FromSoftware. The addition of Kuro Games significantly strengthens Tencent's presence in the action RPG market.

Wuthering Waves itself continues to thrive, recently launching version 1.4 with the new Somnoire: Illusive Realms mode, two new characters, weapons, and upgrades. Players can also utilize available in-game codes for additional rewards.

The upcoming version 2.0 update promises even more exciting content. It will introduce Rinascita, a new explorable nation, along with characters Carlotta and Roccia. Crucially, version 2.0 will also mark Wuthering Waves' debut on PlayStation 5, making it accessible across all major platforms.

Tencent's investment ensures Kuro Games' long-term stability, paving the way for continued growth and development of Wuthering Waves and future projects.