Nintendo to Acquire 80% Stake in Bandai Namco Studios Singapore

Nintendo announced on Thursday that it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Bandai Namco Studios Singapore, marking the company's first studio expansion into the Southeast Asian nation. The Japanese gaming giant plans to purchase 80 percent of the studio's shares on April 1, 2026, with the remaining shares to follow after operations stabilize. The subsidiary, established in 2013 as an overseas base for Bandai Namco, will continue its game development work under the new name Nintendo Studios Singapore.

The move aims to bolster Nintendo's overall development structure, according to a company statement. Bandai Namco Studios Singapore has specialized in creating in-game art assets, serving primarily as a support studio for larger projects rather than leading full-scale development. Nintendo highlighted the studio's expertise in areas such as concept art, character animations, UI illustrations, and multiplayer components. The acquisition is expected to have only a minor impact on Nintendo's fiscal year results.

This is not the first collaboration between the two companies. Bandai Namco Studios Singapore has contributed to several Nintendo titles, including...