Tencent is continuing its gaming investment and acquisition spree. This time around, Tencent has bought up a majority share in Techland, the studio behind the Dying Light games. 

The news was announced today by Pawel Marchewka, who founded the studio decades ago. While Tencent is now the majority shareholder in Techland, the company will continue to operate as usual and will retain ownership of its IP.

As part of the announcement, Techland reveals ambitious plans for the future. Currently, Techland is working on a new IP, set to be a fantasy action RPG, and is planning more for Dying Light, with the goal of turning it into the ultimate zombie game experience.

Techland says that teaming up with Tencent will allow it to move full speed ahead with its plans. Aside from Techland, Tencent also owns shares in studios like Dontnod, Riot Games, PlatinumGames, Remedy Entertainment, Epic Games, Ubisoft, Paradox Interactive, Yager Development and Tequila Works.

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KitGuru Says: While we tend to see a lot of negative comments when it comes to Tencent investments, they do appear to have been largely hands-off with their Western studios. 

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