Summary
Nintendohas acquired Shiver Entertainment, Inc., the studio that has been behind the Nintendo Switch ports of games likeHogwarts LegacyandMortal Kombat 1. While acquisitions like these can be good news for fans, this one seems to have surprised many in theNintendocommunity.
There has been an unprecedented rise in the number of acquisitions by gaming giants like Xbox and Sony in the past few years. From the controversial Activision-Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft to Sony’s purchase of Bungie, it’s been a series of events nobody would have expected from afar. While fans have been eagerly waiting for Nintendo to follow suit, there haven’t been any major acquisitions by Nintendo so far. In fact,Nintendo even said that it’s not seeking acquisitionsat all, something that has been a point of debate for quite a while now. Amid that, Nintendo’s recent move has left many surprised.
In a recent announcement, Nintendo has announced an all-new acquisition. The studio in question is Shiver Entertainment, the team that has been behind the likes ofNintendo Switch ports forHogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat 1as well asMortal Kombat 11. While the specifics of the deal haven’t been revealed, it has been noted that the acquisition will only have a “minor effect” on Nintendo’s results for the current fiscal year. Additionally, Shiver Entertainment will now become a wholly owned subsidiary as Nintendo has acquired 100% of the stocks.
Nintendo Fans Think Shiver Entertainment Could Work On Switch 2 Ports
As far as the acquisition prospects go, there don’t seem to be a lot of drastic changes on the radar. Nintendo assures that Shiver Entertainment’s focus will remain the same even after the acquisition. However, what’s notable is the fact that the announcement also mentions that the team will continue to work onports which will not only be limited to Nintendo Switch. Unsurprisingly, that has opened the door for a lot of speculation.
Some fans are theorizing that it could lead to PC ports of Nintendo games, but that seems a bit too far-fetched. However, another plausible theory, which actually very well might be the case, is that Nintendo will be using the studio’s help to port games to the Nintendo Switch 2. AlthoughNintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2will be announced pretty soon, it does make sense to simply not refer it to directly for now. Fans have noted that the developers have done commendable work in the past, especially for the port ofMortal Kombatwhich has improved a lot over time despite launching in a buggy state.
Switch
A late addition to the eighth console generation, the Nintendo Switch is a hybrid platform that can be experienced as a home or portable system. Launching with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the platform has amassed a wide selection of triple-A and indie titles. Since the console’s debut, Nintendo has released two other models: the Switch Lite and OLED.
