Nintendo Acquires Shiver Entertainment, Developer Behind Switch Ports of Hogwarts Legacy and More

Nintendo Acquires Shiver Entertainment, Known for Switch Ports of Hogwarts Legacy and More

In a surprising move, Nintendo announced today that it has acquired Shiver Entertainment, the Miami-based company behind the Nintendo Switch ports of popular titles such as Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1. The acquisition comes as Nintendo aims to secure high-level resources for porting and developing software titles for its platforms.

Shiver Entertainment, founded in 2012, has built a reputation for its work on ports and original game development. The company was recently acquired by Embracer Group in 2021 before being fully bought out by Nintendo. With this acquisition, Shiver will now operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo, continuing its focus on porting and developing software for multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch.

The announcement of the acquisition comes at a strategic time for Nintendo, as the company is gearing up to reveal its successor console to the popular Switch. While there was no mention of the upcoming console in today’s announcement, the move to acquire Shiver Entertainment could signal Nintendo’s commitment to expanding its game development capabilities for future projects.

Shiver Entertainment is best known for its work on ports like Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat 11, and Mortal Kombat 1, as well as developing titles such as Scribblenauts Showdown. While some of its ports have been well-received, others, like the Mortal Kombat 1 port, have faced criticism from players and reviewers.

Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed, but Nintendo stated that it will have only a minor effect on the company’s results for the current fiscal year. As Nintendo continues to invest in its game development capabilities, fans can expect to see more exciting titles and projects in the future.

Stay tuned for more updates on Nintendo’s latest developments and upcoming releases.