Acquire Corp, the studio behind Way of the Samurai, is partnering with Red Dunes Games to work on several new intellectual properties

Red Dunes Games, a publishing and development firm from the United Arab Emirates, has revealed a strategic alliance spanning multiple years with Acquire Corp., a well-established Japanese studio known for franchises such as Tenchu and Way of the Samurai.

This partnership aims to create new intellectual properties by merging Acquire's renowned craftsmanship with a far-reaching global creative ambition.

The initial projects unveiled include Project Tremor, centered around kaiju-fueled city battles, Project Umbra, featuring hunts within a dark fantasy setting, and Project Shadowcar, which delves into spy intrigue.

All these titles are slated as premium global releases for both console and PC, with debuts set to occur at events like the Tokyo Game Show.

Acquire's latest endeavor was the RPG titled Mario & Luigi: Brothership for the Nintendo Switch, and in 2024, it joined forces with FromSoftware owner Kadokawa Corporation through acquisition.

Red Dunes Games entered the scene in September 2024 and is preparing its first game releases, which include the puzzle adventure Princess of the Water Lilies and the Metroidvania title Zozo and the Lost Dreams.

Sultan Darmaki, CEO and creative director of Red Dunes Games, stated, "Acquire is an iconic studio with a rich creative history, and we are privileged to collaborate with them to pioneer the next generation of original games."

Darmaki emphasized that this collaboration highlights the significance of a global approach to gaming, where narratives transcend geographic boundaries and innovation isn't confined to a single region.

Acquire also echoed this sentiment in their statement regarding the partnership.

Takuma Endo, CEO of Acquire, expressed excitement over joining forces with Red Dunes Games, saying, "As a studio that has long championed originality from Japan in game development, we are excited to partner with Red Dunes Games and take on an exciting new global endeavor."

"Our commitment to originality remains strong, and alongside Red Dunes, we are crafting something with a truly international presence."