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Nintendo to Acquire 80% of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore in 2026, Renaming It Nintendo Studios Singapore

The move brings a longtime collaborator’s visual production expertise in-house to expand internal capacity.

Overview

  • Nintendo plans to complete the 80% stake transfer on April 1, 2026, with the remaining 20% intended for a later stage after the subsidiary reaches stability.
  • The studio will adopt the name Nintendo Studios Singapore Pte. Ltd. and continue operating from its current base in Singapore.
  • The company says the deal is meant to strengthen its development structure, with a minimal impact on its fiscal results.
  • Bandai Namco Studios Singapore has supported Nintendo projects such as Splatoon 3 and New Pokémon Snap, alongside work on other AAA titles.
  • Nintendo notes the transaction is separate from Bandai Namco’s broader corporate structure, and coverage suggesting the purchase already closed conflicts with the stated 2026 timeline.