Nazara acquires UK’s Curve Games for ₹247 Cr

Nazara’s acquisition of Curve Games aligns with its strategy to enhance global publishing capabilities, supporting long-term, value-driven growth through cross-platform IP development and accelerating its global ambitions in the PC and console gaming space

Nazara Technologies, India’s only publicly listed gaming company, has announced the complete acquisition of Curve Digital Entertainment, a renowned UK-based publisher of PC and console games, for INR 247 crores (GBP 21.7 million). This marks a significant milestone in Nazara’s expansion strategy and positions the company firmly in the global gaming landscape.

The acquisition gives Nazara direct access to the US$100+ billion global PC and console gaming market, opening up new platforms, genres, and geographies. It aligns with Nazara’s long-term strategy of growing its footprint through strategic acquisitions across the interactive gaming and sports media sectors, diversifying its offerings and global presence.

Curve Games, known for its strong publishing capabilities, has an impressive track record with over 100 million downloads across its globally recognized titles. With a solid presence in major gaming markets such as North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Curve adds substantial value to Nazara’s portfolio and accelerates its international growth ambitions.

In the calendar year 2024, Curve generated INR 263.5 crores (~GBP 24.4 million) in revenue, EBITDA of INR 114.4 crores (~GBP 10.6 million) and PBT of INR 49.6 crores (~GBP 4.6 million).

Strategic Fit with Nazara’s Vision

The acquisition is aligned with Nazara’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its global publishing capabilities, and follows a series of similar strategic transactions executed over the years, reaffirming Nazara’s commitment to long-term, value-driven growth through the gaming lifecycle. Curve’s publishing capabilities in the PC and Console space and its diverse portfolio will accelerate Nazara’s global ambitions and enable cross-platform IP development with long-term value creation.

Commenting on the acquisition, Nitish Mittersain, CEO of Nazara Technologies, said, "Curve’s proven expertise in PC and Console publishing makes them an ideal partner as we expand our focus beyond mobile into high-quality, cross-platform gaming. This acquisition deepens our capabilities, brings exceptional IP into our fold, and strengthens our mission in building Nazara as a global gaming powerhouse from India. Curve will also serve as a gateway to the world for Indian game developers.”

Stuart Dinsey, Executive Chairman of Curve Games, added, "Joining the Nazara family is an exciting new chapter for Curve. Nazara’s ecosystem, access to emerging markets and long-term orientation make them a strong strategic partner. We are aligned in our vision of building a leading global indie publishing platform, and we look forward to the next phase of growth together.”