Nintendo has announced that it has entered into a share transfer agreement with Bandai Namco Studios to acquire shares of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore for the purpose of strengthening its development structure. Bandai Namco Studios Singapore will become a subsidiary of Nintendo and continue development operations, but will be renamed Nintendo Studios Singapore.
Nintendo made the following statement:
Bandai Namco Studios Singapore was established as one of Bandai Namco Group’s overseas bases and is a development company with strong expertise in creating in-game art assets. It has contributed to the development of Nintendo titles, including the Splatoon series, and has an ongoing business relationship with Nintendo.
Considering this business record, Nintendo has made the decision to acquire shares in Bandai Namco Studios Singapore to strengthen the development structure of the Nintendo Group.
Nintendo plans to acquire 80 percent of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore shares on April 1, 2026, while the remaining shares will be acquired after a certain period, once the subsidiary’s operations have stabilized.