"With the acquisition of Anno, Ubisoft reinforces its position in the real-time
strategy market. Anno, along with Ubisoft's The Settlers, is one of the most
well known franchises in Germany, reaching a wide audience that includes not
only traditional gamers, but also women and families. We are proud to add
another top-quality brand to our rich portfolio and we are looking forward to
bringing the brand to an even wider audience," said Yves Guillemot, president
and chief executive officer of Ubisoft.
Through the transaction, Ubisoft will acquire a 30 percent stake in Related
Designs, which developed Anno 1701, the latest entry in the Anno series and is
currently working on a future Anno title.
Mr. Adi Boiko, cofounder of SunFlowers stated "I'm glad to confide Anno to
Ubisoft, a company known for the innovation and creativity of its development
teams. The brand will benefit from Ubisoft's global strength, allowing new
audiences to discover the pleasure of empire building through new Anno games."
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