On August 7, 2017, PlayWay S.A. acquired a 50.01% controlling interest in Creative Octopus for 250,100 PLN.
Following the acquisition, Creative Octopus was rebranded as Game Operators Sp. z o.o.
The subsidiary is tasked with forming five new development teams to scale production capabilities.
Game Operators Sp. z o.o. will manage the 911 Operator franchise, including developing mobile and console ports for the original title.
The studio is responsible for the development of the sequel, 112 Operator.
This investment serves to consolidate PlayWay S.A.'s oversight of its high-performing simulation intellectual properties.
PlayWay S.A. has formalized its investment in the Warsaw-based entity Creative Octopus, acquiring a controlling interest of 50.01% in the company’s share capital. This transaction, executed on August 7, 2017, follows the terms of an investment agreement established with Bartłomiej Gajewski in late July. The acquisition was facilitated through a cash contribution of 250,100 PLN toward an increase in the entity's share capital. Concurrent with this investment, the company underwent a formal rebranding, changing its name from Creative Octopus to Game Operators Sp. z o.o.
The strategic focus of this newly integrated subsidiary centers on the expansion of development capabilities and the management of specific intellectual properties. Key objectives include the formation of five new development teams and the continued evolution of the 911 Operator franchise. Specifically, the entity is tasked with developing mobile and console ports for the original title while spearheading the creation of a sequel, 112 Operator. This move aligns with the broader industry trend of diversifying platform availability for successful simulation titles and scaling production through specialized internal studios.
This corporate action represents a significant expansion of the parent company's portfolio within the Polish game development sector during the third quarter of 2017. By securing a majority stake, the parent company ensures oversight of the production pipeline for its high-performing simulation IPs. The disclosure, issued under market abuse regulations regarding inside information, highlights the ongoing consolidation and structured growth of development resources within the regional gaming ecosystem.
