Updated Mar 17, 2026 by PlayWay
PlayWay S.A. acquired a 69% controlling stake in Warsaw-based developer Total Games Sp. z o.o. in December 2017.
The investment involved a 194,000 PLN capital injection by PlayWay combined with the purchase of existing shares from a founding partner.
The primary objective of the acquisition is the development of the PC title Contraband Police and subsequent gaming projects.
Two key partners are eligible to increase their equity stakes to 20% each if Contraband Police generates a net profit of 1 million PLN within three months of release.
Following the transaction, the remaining 31% of Total Games is held by three individual partners with stakes of 15%, 15%, and 1% respectively.
This acquisition follows PlayWay’s strategy of expanding its portfolio of subsidiary studios through milestone-based equity incentives and direct capital investment.
PlayWay S.A. acquired a 69% controlling stake in Warsaw-based developer Total Games Sp. z o.o. in December 2017.
The investment involved a 194,000 PLN capital injection by PlayWay combined with the purchase of existing shares from a founding partner.
The primary objective of the acquisition is the development of the PC title Contraband Police and subsequent gaming projects.
Two key partners are eligible to increase their equity stakes to 20% each if Contraband Police generates a net profit of 1 million PLN within three months of release.
Following the transaction, the remaining 31% of Total Games is held by three individual partners with stakes of 15%, 15%, and 1% respectively.
This acquisition follows PlayWay’s strategy of expanding its portfolio of subsidiary studios through milestone-based equity incentives and direct capital investment.