Mumbai: Nazara Technologies Limited has announced the acquisition of 100% ownership in Curve Digital Entertainment Ltd (“Curve Games”), a renowned UK-based PC and console gaming publisher, in a deal valued at INR 247 crores (GBP 21.7 million).
The strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in Nazara’s global expansion plans and provides the company with an entry into the US$100 billion+ global PC and console gaming market. The move aligns with Nazara’s long-term strategy of diversifying its interactive gaming and sports media portfolio through targeted acquisitions.
Curve Games has built a solid reputation in the international gaming market, boasting a global footprint across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. The publisher has over 100 million downloads across its portfolio of highly acclaimed indie titles and generated revenue of INR 263.5 crores (~GBP 24.4 million) in 2024, with an EBITDA of INR 114.4 crores (~GBP 10.6 million) and PBT of INR 49.6 crores (~GBP 4.6 million).
The acquisition is designed to strengthen Nazara’s publishing capabilities and broaden its reach into high-quality, cross-platform gaming beyond mobile. Curve’s expertise will complement Nazara’s growth plans and enable the development of new intellectual properties (IP) across multiple platforms, reinforcing the company’s ambition to become a global gaming powerhouse.
Nitish Mittersain, CEO of Nazara Technologies, said, “Curve’s proven expertise in PC and Console publishing makes them an ideal partner as we expand our focus beyond mobile into high-quality, cross-platform gaming. This acquisition deepens our capabilities, brings exceptional IP into our fold, and strengthens our mission in building Nazara as a global gaming powerhouse from India. Curve will also serve as a gateway to the world for Indian game developers.”
Stuart Dinsey, Executive Chairman of Curve Games, added, “Joining the Nazara family is an exciting new chapter for Curve. Nazara’s ecosystem, access to emerging markets and long-term orientation make them a strong strategic partner. We are aligned in our vision of building a leading global indie publishing platform, and we look forward to the next phase of growth together.”
