1C Entertainment

1C Entertainment began as a gaming division. "" 1C She is known for projects such as King's Bount, Behind Enemy Lines, Space Rangers, IL-2: Attack Aircraft, Truckers and The Art of War. By February 2022, 1C Entertainment released more than 100 games. The company produces games for all platforms through its global network of partners.

In addition to developing games, companies were porting many modern games from consoles to PCs. For example, QLOC did this for Resident Evil 6, Mortal Kombat 11, Dark Souls: Remastered and Resident Evil 4: Ultimate HD Edition.

History

2022: Tencent bought 1C Entertainment

At the end of February 2022, it became known about the sale of 1C Entertainment to the Chinese company Tencent. The latter buys a controlling stake in the publisher and developer of games from the Russian "1C." The value of the transaction is not disclosed.

Under the terms of the agreement, 1C Entertainment and all of its subsidiary brands will be renamed within six months of the close of the deal. At the same time, new names are not disclosed by February 28, 2022.

Tencent bought 1C Entertainment

This is a great opportunity for 1C to realize our wildest dreams and aspirations in the video game market, "says Tomasz Nieszporski, managing member of the board of directors of 1C Entertainment, commenting on the deal with Tencent. - Our vision and passion will now be supported by the world's leading gaming company, and I am proud of the unique chance to work together with Tencent and other leading creative minds that are part of its global ecosystem.

By the end of February 2022, 1C Entertainment, in addition to the Warsaw (head) office, has units in Gdansk, Prague, Budapest and Moscow. The company owns 1C Online Games, 1C Publishing, QLOC, specializing in porting games, and distributors Cenega and Muve.^[1]

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