Japanese video game makers Pocketpair announced they will make their publishing debut with a horror project.
The Japanese studio has released hit video games in the past. Now, they have teamed up with Craftopia to launch pocketpair publishing and their debut project is a collaboration with Surgent Studios, the team behind the award-nominated Tales of Kenzera: ZAU.
Pocketpair may have their hands full with Nintendo’s lawsuit over Palworld's Pals, but they've also been expanding their horizons. While announcing their latest venture, the company is developing a mysterious horror game in collaboration with Surgent Studios. The details are scarce but Surgent founder and CEO Abubakar Salim teased that the game will be "short and weird."
This isn't Surgent's first attempt at gaming. They released their hit Metroidvania titled "Tales of Kenzera: ZAU" back in April 2024. The studio has been reeling with financial challenges, including layoffs in July 2024 and a recent warning to staff about potential funding issues. The partnership with pocketpair could provide some much-needed relief as Surgent works on this horror project and Project Uso, their afro-gothic RPG that is inspired by Planescape: Torment.
It's unclear whether the horror game is part of Project Uso or a separate endeavor, but one thing's for sure: pocketpair publishing video game means they have no plans to slow down. Their meteoric rise to this bold new publishing venture means the studio is proving it’s more than just a one-hit-wonder.
FAQs
What is Pocketpair Publishing?
Pocketpair Publishing is a new division of Pocketpair, the studio behind Palworld and Craftopia, focused on publishing games from other developers.
What do we know about the new horror game?
Developed by Surgent Studios, the game is described as “short and weird.” Few other details are available, including whether it’s connected to Project Uso.
Why is this partnership significant?
Surgent Studios has faced financial difficulties, including layoffs in 2024. The collaboration with Pocketpair could provide stability as they work on their upcoming projects.