Nintendo has announced a share transfer agreement with Bandai Namco to fully acquire Bandai Namco Studios Singapore, the developer of Hirogami. The acquisition will see Bandai Namco Studios Singapore become a subsidiary of Nintendo and continue development operations with a new name: Nintendo Studios Singapore.
Nintendo notes that the acquisition is meant to strengthen Nintendo’s development structure. Bandai Namco Studios Singapore previously aided development of Nintendo’s titles, including the Splatoon series, and has a strong business relationship with the company.
Nintendo explains the purpose of the acquisition in its official investor’s relations release:
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 BNSS to strengthen the development structure of the Nintendo Group.
Subject to the satisfaction of all relevant customary conditions for transactions of this nature, Nintendo plans to acquire 80% of BNSS shares on April 1, 2026. The remaining shares will be acquired after a certain period, once the subsidiary’s operations have stabilized.
