Embracer announces split into two companies next year

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Embracer Group plans to divide into two separate public companies, with Fellowship Entertainment taking major franchises including Lord of the Rings and Tomb Raider.

Embracer Group announced on May 20 that it will split into two legally distinct public companies next year. Fellowship Entertainment will control key intellectual properties such as The Lord of the Rings, Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Metro, along with studios including Eidos Montreal and Warhorse Studios. The new entity will also handle IP licensing to external partners.

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Insider Gaming reports that Crystal Dynamics, known for the Tomb Raider series, is the main developer on at least one Lord of the Rings project for Embracer Group. This comes shortly after rumours emerged about Warhorse Studios also pursuing a Middle-earth title. Both studios and Embracer have declined to comment on the speculation.

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Fresh rumours indicate that Warhorse Studios, developer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, is working on a major Lord of the Rings project. Industry veteran Ryszard Chojnowski cited credible sources claiming Warhorse's involvement in Embracer Group's Middle-earth game, partially funded by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. The speculation links to a late 2025 report detailing a third-person action title aiming to rival Hogwarts Legacy.

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