Indian gaming company Nazara Technologies has acquired 100 percent ownership of UK-based game publisher Curve Digital Entertainment Ltd, popularly known as Curve Games, for ₹247 crore ($28.87 million). The deal, announced on 20 May, marks a significant step for Nazara in its expansion into the global PC and console gaming space.
Entry into PC and console gaming market
With this acquisition, Nazara gains access to the . Curve Games is a well-established publisher with a strong track record, having delivered over 100 million downloads globally. It brings to Nazara a library of successful IPs and established operations across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.
Curve Games posted strong financial results in the calendar year 2024, with revenue of ₹263.5 crore ($30.80 million), earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) of ₹114.4 crore ($13.37 million), and Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₹49.6 crore ($5.80 million).
Global publishing and IP development
Nazara Technologies’ CEO Nitish Mittersain, said, “Curve’s proven expertise in PC and Console publishing makes them an ideal partner as we expand our focus beyond mobile into high-quality, cross-platform gaming. This acquisition deepens our capabilities, brings exceptional IP into our fold, and strengthens our mission in building Nazara as a global gaming powerhouse from India. Curve will also serve as a gateway to the world for Indian game developers.”
Stuart Dinsey, Executive Chairman of Curve Games, said, “Joining the Nazara family is an exciting new chapter for Curve. Nazara’s ecosystem, access to emerging markets and long-term orientation make them a strong strategic partner. We are aligned in our vision of building a leading global indie publishing platform, and we look forward to the next phase of growth together.”
Nazara’s expanding global footprint
Nazara Technologies has steadily expanded its global presence through a series of acquisitions. The addition of Curve Games is expected to accelerate this momentum, giving Nazara enhanced capabilities in global publishing, IP creation, and cross-platform game development.
Smaaash acquisition gets tribunal approval
On 7 May 2025, Nazara Technologies informed the Indian stock exchange about the approval of its resolution plan to acquire Smaaash Entertainment Private Limited. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai, approved the plan as part of Smaaash’s ongoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Nazara stated that the approval is subject to a modification in the provisos to the term “effective date” as mentioned in the plan.
