Embracer Considers External Partnerships for Deus Ex, Saints Row, and TimeSplitters
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Embracer Group plans to actively explore external partnerships and licensing for dormant franchises like Deus Ex, Saints Row, and TimeSplitters following a major corporate restructuring.
Embracer Group is restructuring once again, and the corporate reshuffle might finally breathe new life into some dormant franchises. According to an open letter to investors from CEO Lars Wingefors, reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, the publisher plans to more actively explore external licensing partnerships for several major intellectual properties. Franchises like Deus Ex, Saints Row, TimeSplitters, Thief, Red Faction, and Legacy of Kain could soon find themselves lent out to outside studios and production companies. This strategic shift is part of a larger corporate split that divides assets between Embracer and a newly formed entity called Fellowship Entertainment.
For players who have watched these beloved worlds sit on the shelf, the news offers a cautious glimmer of hope. Embracer has spent recent years reorganizing and canceling projects, leaving communities to wonder if series like Deus Ex or TimeSplitters would ever return. Opening the door to external developers means studios outside of Embracer's direct control could step in to build new entries. Of course, the strategy also includes transmedia expansion, meaning some of these dormant names might pop up in film and television adaptations via Dark Horse rather than on our screens with a controller in hand.
While corporate restructuring announcements usually lean heavily on investor speak and financial justification, the real test will be execution. If these external partnerships actually result in greenlit games rather than just endless licensing pitch decks, it could be a massive win for modern gaming communities. Players across PC, console, and cloud platforms are always hungry for fresh takes on classic formulas, and handing the keys back to passionate external creators might be the exact reset these franchises need. Be sure to read the full breakdown over at Rock Paper Shotgun to see the complete list of affected properties.
Tags: Deus Ex, Saints Row, Embracer Group, Industry News, TimeSplitters
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun