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Los Angeles – March 10, 2020 – Annapurna Interactive has entered into a multi-year partnership with prominent independent game studio Simogo to develop and publish games across all platforms. This partnership is coming off the heels of their successful release of Sayonara Wild Hearts, which became an instant hit following its launch in 2019, winning Apple’s “Apple Arcade Game of the Year” and the D.I.C.E. Awards “Portable Game of The Year,” among several other industry accolades.
“We were fans of Simogo long before we started Annapurna Interactive and working with them has only increased our respect and admiration. We are excited to enter into the next phase of our partnership and explore the amazing experiences we can build together—anything is possible,” said Annapurna Interactive President Nathan Gary.
With an extensive portfolio of critically acclaimed games including Outer Wilds, Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition, Florence, Gorogoa and What Remains of Edith Finch, Annapurna Interactive is widely recognized for working with independent developers from around the world to create personal and emotional games.
“We’re delighted to formalize our relationship with our friends at Annapurna Interactive, which not only provides our team a great creative sparring partner and the stability needed to create new uncompromising work but also the opportunity of being part of inspiring endeavors beyond our games,” said Simon Flesser, co-founder of Simogo.
Simogo, the Sweden-based developer behind award-winning games DEVICE 6 and Year Walk, is a renowned studio known for releasing quality games that deliver unique and engaging interactive experiences. This partnership marks a commitment between the two companies to create more innovative and original content for years to come. To stay up to date on all of Annapurna Interactive’s upcoming releases, please visit annapurnainteractive.com.
About Annapurna Interactive
Annapurna Interactive, founded in 2016, works with independent game creators from around the world, helping them create and release personal experiences for everyone. Their award-winning portfolio includes Sayonara Wild Hearts, Outer Wilds, Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition, Donut County, Ashen, Florence, Telling Lies, Gorogoa and What Remains of Edith Finch, as well as upcoming titles The Pathless, If Found…, Last Stop, Maquette and The Artful Escape.
About Simogo
Simogo is based in Malmö, Sweden. The company name is a portmanteau of the founders Simon Flesser, and Magnus “Gordon” Gardebäck. The duo works with recurring artists, programmers, composers and other creatives, which have been dubbed “The Extended Simogo Family”. Simogo was founded in 2010, and its portfolio of eight games includes DEVICE 6 and Year Walk. Its most recent release Sayonara Wild Hearts launched in 2019. For more information about Simogo, visit simogo.com.
