Giana Sisters developer Black Forest Games buys itself out of Embracer

Black Forest Games, the German developer known for the Giana Sisters series and the Destroy All Humans! 2 remake, has purchased its independence from Embracer Group. The studio's announcement included the statement that "some of the best games of the last decade came from teams of fifty, not five hundred," suggesting a focus on smaller, more agile teams.

The buyout marks another departure from Embracer's portfolio. Black Forest Games joins a growing list of studios that have left the holding company.

The studio's future projects remain unclear, but the team has expressed confidence in its ability to operate independently. Black Forest Games has developed several titles under the Embracer umbrella, including the recent remake of Destroy All Humans! 2.