Vicarious Visions is an American video game developer based in Albany, New York. The studio is beloved by many fans for its variety of games, from Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Star Wars Jedi Knight, and Crash Bandicoot. Their games have been a source of love and enjoyment for over two decades and are a source of nostalgia for many gamers.
In 2005, the studio was acquired by and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision. For many years, they worked to release countless fan favorites such as “Destiny 2,” “Diablo II,” and “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2.”
On April 12, 2022, Vicarious Vision announced that they would be merging with Blizzard Entertainment on their official Twitter account. The tweet reads:
We’ve officially merged with Blizzard Entertainment. Our development team will remain in Albany, NY, and fully dedicated to Blizzard games. We invite you to follow us
@Blizzard_Ent
The announcement took fans by shock, with many expressing their concerns and worries over the merger. Many wonder what will happen to their favorite games and if they will continue being released.
Others have raised concerns about what this might mean for the employees of Vicarious Visions after the employment incident from Activision Blizzard.
However, on January 18, 2022, Microsoft announced its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard Inc. The planned acquisition includes iconic franchises from Activision, Blizzard, and King studios like “Warcraft,” “Diablo,” “Overwatch,” “Call of Duty” and “Candy Crush.” In addition to global esports activities through Major League Gaming. The company has studios around the world with nearly 10,000 employees.
No further information on his merger has been provided. However, fans hope for the best for Vicarious Vision and this merger with Blizzard Entertainment, their current (and future) gaming titles, and their employees. Be sure to check out our latest news for more great content.
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