PlayWay S.A., Robert Lewandowski, and developer Rafał Cymerman established RL9sport Games S.A. on December 15, 2020, to develop the sports management simulation title Football Coach the Game.
The ownership structure of the new entity is split between PlayWay S.A. (50%), Rafał Cymerman (30%), and Robert Lewandowski (20%).
PlayWay S.A. provides the marketing and sales infrastructure, while Rafał Cymerman oversees the production lifecycle and team assembly.
Robert Lewandowski serves as a consultant for the project, leveraging his professional football expertise to support the development process.
The project is planned for a multi-platform release across PC, consoles, and mobile devices to maximize global market reach.
Rafał Cymerman’s technical contribution is based on his prior experience developing the sports management title Liga Polska Manager 95.
The establishment of RL9sport Games S.A. on December 15, 2020, marks a strategic partnership between PlayWay S.A., professional footballer Robert Lewandowski, and veteran developer Rafał Cymerman. This joint venture focuses exclusively on the development, marketing, and global distribution of the title Football Coach the Game. The project is designed for a multi-platform release, targeting PC, consoles, and mobile devices to maximize market reach within the sports management simulation genre.
The ownership structure reflects a specialized division of labor and resource allocation. PlayWay S.A. holds a 50% stake in the new entity, contributing its institutional expertise in marketing and sales infrastructure. Rafał Cymerman, holding a 30% share, is responsible for assembling the production team and overseeing the entire development lifecycle. His contribution is rooted in the technical know-how and community engagement strategies derived from his previous experience with Liga Polska Manager 95. Robert Lewandowski holds the remaining 20% of the shares and is tasked with providing direct consultancy and support to the project team throughout the development process.
This collaboration combines PlayWay’s publishing power with the technical legacy of Polish sports management gaming and the global brand equity of a high-profile professional athlete. By integrating specialized development experience with high-level industry marketing and professional football insights, the venture aims to establish a competitive presence in the sports simulation segment. The formation of the company under Polish commercial law serves as the formal foundation for the production and commercialization phases of the upcoming title.