Reforged Studios acquires Super Meat Boy 3D writer Headup Games

Reforged Studios has acquired Super Meat Boy 3D writer Headup Games.

The monetary phrases of the transaction weren’t disclosed. Headup’s workforce will stay unchanged, and there might be no job losses because of the acquisition.

Reforged stated the acquisition is “a significant strategic milestone” because it builds its publishing platform and helps unbiased studios.

As a part of Reforged, Headup might be supported by the agency’s wider improvement and publishing community.

Headup founder Dieter Schoeller will proceed managing the writer’s operations and has additionally been appointed Reforged’s chief publishing officer. He will report on to the corporate’s founders.

“Headup has built one of the most respected and carefully curated portfolios in independent publishing,” stated Reforged Studios CEO Peter van der Watt.

“Their reputation has been earned through consistent developer advocacy and a clear editorial vision. Bringing that capability into Reforged materially strengthens our publishing platform and accelerates our long–term growth strategy.”

“This acquisition is not about consolidation for its own sake. It is about building a durable publishing home for ambitious independent creators.”

Schoeller added: “This wasn’t about chasing scale – it was about finding the right people. Reforged is built by people who genuinely understand games, and that alignment allows us to grow without losing what makes Headup special.”