Capcom Acquires 3D Computer Graphics Company Swordcanes Studio - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 01 August 2023 / 3,755 Views
Capcom announced it has acquired the 3D computer graphics production company Swordcanes Studio by buying all of its shares.
Swordcanes Studio has done animation work on Street Fighter 6, character model production on Final Fantasy XVI, cooperative production on Hi-Fi RUSH, animation work on
"Capcom today announced that it has acquired all shares in Swordcanes Studio Co., Ltd., making it a wholly-owned subsidiary," reads the press release from Capcom.
"Swordcanes strength lies in 3D computer graphics production technology in consumer home video game development and the studio has carried out work on major Capcom titles in the past. As such, Capcom decided to make the studio its wholly-owned subsidiary to sustainably bolster its developmental and technological capabilities.
"Going forward, Capcom will continue to explore the acquisition of necessary technological capabilities in order to enhance its game development organization."
Thanks, Gematsu.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.
