Take-Two Divests from Private Division, Its Indie Games Label

Take-Two Interactive, known for its engagement with independent game development, is offloading Private Division, its indie game publishing wing. This move follows last summer's speculation about extensive workforce reductions at the label.

The Unknown Acquirer

Despite the announcement of the sale, Take-Two remains tight-lipped about the identity of Private Division's purchaser and the financial terms involved. In a communication to The Verge, representative Alan Lewis explained that the decision to sell is strategically aligned with redirecting efforts towards Take-Two's primary and mobile market expansions.

Included Assets and Future Plans

Among the assets moving to the new owner are various ongoing projects, including the anticipated game from Pokémon creators Game Freak, titled Project Bloom. Regardless, Take-Two will retain involvement with certain existing projects like No Rest for the Wicked, ensuring ongoing support.

Take-Two's Strategic Shift

CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted the dedication of the Private Division team toward nurturing independent developers. Although the initiatives were largely successful, Zelnick admitted that Take-Two's future lies in larger scale blockbuster games.