Destroy All Humans Remake Studio Black Forest Leaves Embracer Group
The developer behind the Destroy All Humans remakes has split from THQ Nordic and Embracer Group via a management buyout.
Black Forest Games, the studio responsible for remaking the first two Destroy All Humans titles, has gained its independence from THQ Nordic and parent company Embracer Group. The separation was achieved through a management buyout.
The studio has co-founded a new collective called Third Signal, described as a group of independent studios that will eventually offer support and resources to other indie teams. Third Signal CEO Andreas Tobler stated that the group aims to give developers independence, resources, and creative freedom to bring their own ideas to life.
Black Forest Games was one of Embracer Group's early high-profile acquisitions, made nearly a decade ago. Embracer later went on to acquire numerous major franchises before undergoing a major internal restructuring in 2024, during which it sold off studios like Gearbox and the Borderlands franchise.
It does not sound like Black Forest split with the rights to the Destroy All Humans series or its alien protagonist Crypto, but the studio has indicated it will continue working with THQ Nordic in some capacity.
Source: Eurogamer