Embracer provides update on sales of its games

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Key Takeaways

  • Embracer Group's latest financial update shows that the launch of Satisfactory 1.0 for PC was a huge hit for the company.
  • Unfortunately, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed did not meet sales expectations.
  • Embracer's new games coming in 2025 include Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered, and Killing Floor 3.



In the new financial update: inclusive group It revealed how many of its recently released games performed well, providing insight into the company's strengths and weaknesses. The company has released a number of notable PC and console titles in 2024, and one unexpected game took the top spot.

Founded in 2011 as part of Nordic Games Group, Embracer Group was known as THQ Nordic before its name change in 2019. Embracer, which grew rapidly through a series of major investments and acquisitions, suffered in 2022 due to the failure of a $2 billion investment deal. The company's stock price will fall 40%. More than 4,000 Embracer employees have since been laid off, and the company has also sold several studios, including Saber Interactive and Gearbox.


Studio closed, alone in the dark

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Embracer has officially closed its Alone In The Dark studio.

After failing to achieve its goals with Alone in the Dark, Pieces Interactive fell victim to a series of closures by Embracer Group.

According to a financial update from Embracer (via IGN), Coffee Stain Studios' launch I'm satisfied 1.0 for PC was a success in that it “outperformed administrators' expectations.” First released in Early Access in March 2019, the factory simulation title has boasted nearly 200,000 concurrent players on Steam since its 1.0 update in September. The developers have promised that the game will be released for consoles, but no date has been given as to when it will finally be released.


Satisfying 1.0 was a hit for Embracer, but Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed missed the mark.

Coming down the ladder, recent Steam and Xbox releases: The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria The performance “slightly exceeded management’s expectations.” In 2022, Embracer purchased Tolkien's IP for a whopping $395, leaving fans wondering what the company would do with it going forward. while Return to Moria It was a moderate success and received mixed reviews. The Lord of the Rings: The Rohirrim War The animated film caused quite a stir on social media, with many people reacting positively to the artwork and characters.


Embracer's big loss in the second quarter was Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushedappears to have resonated with some players, but has not been a success since its release in August. The remake of the 2010 Wii title follows Mickey Mouse, who must rescue forgotten characters and concepts after accidentally damaging a world created by the wizard Yen Sid. With a score of 78 on OpenCritic, the title continues to receive praise for its visuals and nostalgic charm, but detractors remain frustrated by its technical issues and disappointing controls.

Looking ahead, Embracer plans to release many games in 2025, including: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Tomb Raider 4-6 Remasteredand Killing Floor 3. Remake of 2001 title Gothic There are also rumors that it will be released early next year. Fortunately, Embracer, which sold its subsidiary Easybrain for $1.2 billion, is not at risk of going bankrupt any time soon.

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