PlayWay S.A. established a new subsidiary, Trigger Labs Sp. z o.o., in April 2020 to focus on the development of niche simulation and survival titles.
PlayWay holds a 55% controlling interest in the new entity, while an individual developer partner retains the remaining 45% stake.
PlayWay invested 97,750 PLN for its 55 shares, significantly exceeding the nominal value of 2,750 PLN to secure the partnership.
The minority partner contributed 2,250 PLN for their 45 shares, matching the nominal value of the stake.
Trigger Labs is tasked with developing three specific upcoming titles: Flight Catastrophe, Pandemic Train, and Plague Ship.
The subsidiary is led by a developer with a portfolio active since 2014, including titles such as Symmetry, The Last Journey, and Repressed.
PlayWay S.A. has expanded its corporate portfolio through the establishment of a new subsidiary, Trigger Labs Sp. z o.o., based in Warsaw. This strategic move, finalized in April 2020, involves a partnership between the parent company and an experienced individual developer. The new entity is structured with a share capital of 5,000 PLN, divided into 100 shares with a nominal value of 50 PLN each. PlayWay holds a controlling interest of 55 percent in the venture, while the individual partner retains the remaining 45 percent.
The financial terms of the incorporation reveal a significant premium paid by the parent company to secure its majority stake. While the nominal value of PlayWay’s 55 shares totals 2,750 PLN, the actual cash contribution provided by the company amounts to 97,750 PLN. In contrast, the individual partner contributed 2,250 PLN for their 45 shares, matching the nominal value. This investment structure underscores the value placed on the creative and technical expertise brought by the minority partner.
The individual partner leads a development team that has been active since 2014, with a portfolio that includes titles such as Symmetry, The Last Journey, and Repressed. Under the new corporate structure, Trigger Labs is tasked with the development of several upcoming titles, specifically Flight Catastrophe, Pandemic Train, and Plague Ship. This formation aligns with the broader industry trend of major publishers establishing specialized satellite studios to focus on specific intellectual properties and niche simulation or survival genres. The establishment of this subsidiary represents a formalization of existing collaborative efforts to bring these specific projects to the global gaming market.
