PlayWay S.A. established a new subsidiary, DeGenerals S.A., on October 12, 2017, to focus on the development and commercial release of PC simulation games.
PlayWay S.A. holds an 80% ownership stake in DeGenerals S.A., having contributed 256,000 PLN for 256,000 shares.
The total share capital of DeGenerals S.A. is 320,000 PLN, divided into 320,000 ordinary bearer shares with a nominal value of 1 PLN each.
Individual investors Michał Flodrowski and Robert Pietrzko each hold a 10% stake in DeGenerals S.A., with each contributing 32,000 PLN.
The primary immediate objective for DeGenerals S.A. is the completion and market release of the simulation title Tank Mechanic.
This formation reflects PlayWay's strategic shift toward incubating specialized, niche-focused development teams under a structured corporate framework.
PlayWay S.A. has formalized a strategic investment agreement leading to the establishment of DeGenerals S.A., a new joint-stock company based in Łódź, Poland. This corporate formation, finalized on October 12, 2017, involves a partnership between PlayWay and two individual investors, Michał Flodrowski and Robert Pietrzko. The primary objective of this new entity is the completion and commercial release of the simulation title Tank Mechanic, followed by the ongoing development of additional video game projects specifically targeting the PC platform.
The financial structure of DeGenerals S.A. consists of a share capital of 320,000 PLN, divided into an equivalent number of ordinary bearer shares with a nominal value of 1 PLN each. PlayWay S.A. maintains a dominant position in the venture, having acquired 256,000 shares for a cash contribution of 256,000 PLN. The remaining 64,000 shares are split equally between the two individual shareholders, who each contributed 32,000 PLN for their respective stakes. This distribution grants PlayWay an 80% ownership interest in the newly formed subsidiary.
This transaction aligns with the broader industry trend of major publishers incubating specialized development teams to focus on niche simulation titles. By securing a majority stake in DeGenerals, PlayWay expands its portfolio of PC-centric development studios while providing the necessary capital and infrastructure to bring Tank Mechanic to market. The establishment of the company marks a formal transition from independent development to a structured corporate framework under the PlayWay umbrella, ensuring the technical and financial resources required for long-term production cycles.
