PlayWay S.A. acquired a 61.51% majority stake in Warsaw-based studio Play2Chill Sp. z o.o. on June 13, 2019.
The acquisition was finalized through the purchase of 2,777 shares from three individual shareholders for a total consideration of 211,000 PLN.
PlayWay transferred the development of the title 'Motor Mechanic' to Play2Chill to leverage the studio's resources while retaining intellectual property control.
The decision to move 'Motor Mechanic' into full production was driven by high player interest metrics recorded on the Steam platform during the project's internal pre-production phase.
This transaction reflects a broader industry trend in the Polish gaming sector where established publishers acquire specialized teams to scale promising internal prototypes.
PlayWay S.A. has formally expanded its portfolio through the acquisition of a majority stake in the Warsaw-based development studio Play2Chill Sp. z o.o. Executed on June 13, 2019, the transaction involved the purchase of 2,777 shares from three individual shareholders for a total consideration of 211,000 PLN. This acquisition grants PlayWay a 61.51% ownership interest in the subsidiary’s share capital, effectively integrating the studio into the broader PlayWay Group ecosystem.
The strategic rationale for this investment centers on the production of the upcoming title Motor Mechanic. The pre-production phase of this project was originally developed internally by PlayWay and demonstrated significant commercial potential based on high levels of player interest recorded on the Steam platform. By transferring the development responsibilities to Play2Chill, the parent company aims to capitalize on this market demand while maintaining majority control over the intellectual property and its eventual commercialization.
This corporate action was disclosed in accordance with market abuse regulations regarding inside information. The transaction highlights a specific trend within the Polish gaming sector where established publishers acquire smaller, specialized teams to execute promising prototypes. The scope of this report is limited to the immediate financial and structural details of the share purchase agreement and the specific project alignment between the two entities at the time of the signing.
