Warner Bros. Games completes acquisition of Player First Games to enhance MultiVersus game experience
Jul 22, 2024•over 1 year ago
Acquiring Company
Warner Bros Games
Acquired Company
Player First Games
BurbankLos AngelesPublishingVideo GamesGamingVideo GamesGamingDescription
Warner Bros. Games has announced the acquisition of Player First Games, the developer of the recently launched MultiVersus free-to-play platform fighter videogame. Player First Games will continue to operate under the leadership of its co-founders, and this acquisition is expected to enhance the MultiVersus game experience for the players.
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