Nintendo has announced that it has acquired shares of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore from Bandai Namco Studios. This acquisition means that Bandai Namco Studios Singapore is now a subsidiary of Nintendo and has been renamed to Nintendo Studios Singapore. Nintendo aims to acquire 80 percent of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore shares on April 1, 2026, and the other shares at a later date. Nintendo claims this acquisition is to “strengthen the development structure of the Nintendo Group.”
The full details from Nintendo:
1. Purpose of Acquisition
BNSS was established as one of Bandai Namco Group’s overseas bases and is a development company with strong expertise in creating in-game art assets. It has contributed to the development of Nintendo titles, including the Splatoon series, and has an ongoing business relationship with Nintendo.
Considering this business record, Nintendo has made the decision to acquire shares in BNSS to strengthen the development structure of the Nintendo Group.
Subject to the satisfaction of all relevant customary conditions for transactions of this nature, Nintendo plans to acquire 80% of BNSS shares on April 1, 2026. The remaining shares will be acquired after a certain period, once the subsidiary’s operations have stabilized.
2. Overview of the Entity Whose Shares Will Be Acquired
| (1) Name | Bandai Namco Studios Singapore Pte. Ltd. (*) |
|---|---|
| (2) Location | 21 Media Circle, #09-01/03, Infinite Studios, Singapore 138562 |
| (3) Representative title and name | CEO Makoto Ishii |
| (4) Business activities | Game development, including creation of in-game art assets |
| (5) Capital Stock | SGD 1,000,000 (as of November 2025) |
| (6) Date of Foundation | March 1, 2013 |
* Following the acquisition of shares, Bandai Namco Studios Singapore Pte. Ltd. will be renamed Nintendo Studios Singapore Pte. Ltd.
3. Future Business Projection
This acquisition will have only a minor effect on Nintendo’s results for this fiscal year.
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