Keywords Studios has acquired Wushu Studios for an undisclosed sum.
The Liverpool-based studio was founded in 2017 by Alan McDermott and provides work-on-demand services to publishers and developers, as well as porting, remastering and live support services.
Wushu has worked on games such as Baldur's Gate 3, Fall Guys, Forza Horizon 5, The Ascent, and State of Decay 2.
“The acquisition aligns with our strategy to develop our game development offering globally,” said Keywords CEO Bertrand Bodson. “We now have two studios in Liverpool, which is a key regional hub for talent in the UK.
“Wushu’s highly skilled team, strong relationships and growth opportunities will be important assets that complement our existing Create studios as we continue to enhance our offering to our global client base.”
McDermott added: “This is an exciting new chapter for Wushu. Joining Keywords allows us to maintain our creative independence whilst also gaining access to a wealth of resources and expertise.
“It enables us to further enhance the services we offer to our clients over the long term with an extensive network of resources and broad skill sets. Keywords shares our ambitions for continued growth, and their investments in Wushu will help us remain true to our people-first approach to development.”