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Plaion

Plaion is an Austrian media specializing in the development, , and of video games, games, gaming , and merchandise. Founded in 1994 as Koch Media, it rebranded to Plaion on , 2022, to reflect its evolution into a multifaceted entity with over 30 years of industry experience. Headquartered in Planegg, near , , with additional offices worldwide including in Höfen, , Plaion employs approximately 2,000 people as of 2025 across disciplines including , , , and . As an operative group within the since its acquisition in February 2018, Plaion manages 8 internal development studios and 5 units, enabling a global reach that spans , , , and beyond. Plaion's portfolio includes prominent publishing brands such as , known for action-adventure titles; Milestone, focused on racing simulations; Prime Matter, emphasizing premium independent games; Ravenscourt, targeting family-friendly content; and Vertigo Games, specializing in experiences. The company has produced and distributed notable intellectual properties, including the series, , , Kingdom Come: Deliverance, MotoGP, Ride, , and After the Fall. Through its subsidiary Plaion Pictures, it also extends into film and distribution, further diversifying its entertainment offerings. With a commitment to independent creativity and innovation, Plaion supports a network of trusted partners and continues to expand its influence in the digital entertainment sector.

History

Early years (1994–2017)

Koch Media was founded in 1994 in Höfen, , by Franz Koch and Klemens Kundratitz as a of and software, initially focusing on the German-speaking markets of , , and . The company began operations by marketing and distributing third-party titles, capitalizing on the growing European demand for PC and console games during the mid-1990s console transition. During the late , Koch Media expanded its distribution network across to support broader international reach, establishing key subsidiaries such as Koch Media Ltd. in the in 1994 and Koch Media AG in in 1998, followed by Koch Media AG in in 2000. This organic growth allowed the company to handle logistics and localization for a wider array of publishers, strengthening its position as a value-added distributor in the region. By the early 2000s, these operations formed the backbone of Koch Media's European footprint, enabling efficient for in an era dominated by retail distribution. In the early 2000s, Koch Media transitioned from pure distribution to active publishing, launching the label in 2003 as its dedicated publishing division to develop and release original titles. This shift marked the company's entry into first-party content creation, with establishing its first in-house studio, Deep Silver Vienna, in 2007, and opening a U.S. subsidiary, Inc., in in April 2008 to bolster North American market presence. Key releases under this banner included the Risen series, an action role-playing franchise developed by and published starting with Risen in 2009, which exemplified Koch Media's growing emphasis on mid-tier RPGs and open-world experiences. The company's revenue expanded substantially during this period, growing from its distribution roots to exceed €100 million annually by 2004 and reaching approximately €250 million in net sales by 2017, driven by a mix of third-party publishing agreements and proprietary IP development. Notable third-party deals included Deep Silver's publishing of the series from onward in 2008, securing long-term rights to the open-world action franchise originally developed by Volition. In 2013, Koch Media ventured into merchandising and distribution through partnerships and its film division, Koch Films (founded in 2003), broadening its portfolio beyond core gaming into ancillary media sectors.

Acquisition by Embracer Group (2018–2022)

In February 2018, THQ Nordic AB announced its acquisition of Koch Media GmbH, the parent company of the Deep Silver publishing label, for a total consideration of €121 million, with the deal completed on February 14, 2018. The transaction included all of Koch Media's assets, such as its subsidiaries, intellectual properties, and global distribution networks, marking THQ Nordic's largest acquisition to date and significantly expanding its portfolio in third-party publishing and game development. Following the acquisition, Koch Media was integrated as a core operative group within 's structure, operating alongside the THQ Nordic publishing arm to form a multi-label strategy focused on diverse game portfolios across PC, console, and emerging platforms. This integration allowed Koch Media to leverage 's resources for enhanced global distribution while maintaining operational autonomy, contributing to the parent company's rebranding to AB in 2021. By designating Koch Media as a key pillar, aimed to balance established franchises like those from with new opportunities in indie and mid-tier titles. Post-acquisition, Koch Media pursued expansions to strengthen its development capabilities, notably acquiring studio S.r.l. in August 2019 for an initial €20.6 million plus performance-based earn-outs, enhancing its portfolio with IPs such as MotoGP and MXGP. In September 2020, it further bolstered its offerings by acquiring Dutch developer Vertigo Games for €50 million upfront, with up to €65 million in additional payments over ten years, integrating titles like into Embracer's growing VR ecosystem. These moves aligned with Embracer's strategy to diversify into specialized genres, adding over 100 employees and new studio expertise to Koch Media's operations. Financially, Koch Media played a pivotal role in Embracer's revenue expansion during this period, with its publishing segment reporting net sales of SEK 2.49 billion (approximately €240 million) for the fiscal year ending March 2022, a 20% increase year-over-year driven by releases like Metro Exodus and strong back-catalog performance. This contribution helped propel Embracer's overall net sales to SEK 18.4 billion for the same fiscal year, up 117% from the prior period, underscoring Koch Media's scale as a major growth driver within the group's structure. Amid these developments, Koch Media adapted to Embracer's multi-label approach, facing initial challenges in aligning independent publishing operations with the group's centralized oversight, which prompted the launch of the Prime Matter label in June 2021 to focus on premium indie and mid-sized titles across console, PC, and VR. Prime Matter debuted with a slate of 12 games, including Chorus and Return to Monkey Island, aiming to streamline indie support while preserving Deep Silver's focus on larger franchises, though early integration required adjustments to workflow and resource allocation.

Rebranding and recent developments (2023–present)

In May 2023, Plaion announced a major restructuring of its publishing operations, merging the , Prime Matter, and Ravenscourt labels under a unified Plaion to streamline operations and reduce redundancies, resulting in a small number of layoffs estimated at five to six positions. This move built on the company's rebranding from Koch Media to Plaion, which emphasized a "play on" philosophy to unify its global portfolio in games and entertainment, including the introduction of Plaion Pictures for . The restructuring aligned with Embracer Group's broader financial program launched in June 2023, aimed at cost-cutting, improving , and focusing on core assets amid industry-wide layoffs and the collapse of a $2 billion investment deal. Plaion contributed to these efforts by divesting non-core assets and optimizing its development pipeline, helping Embracer reduce net debt from SEK 16.1 billion in mid-2023 to SEK 3.2 billion by December 2024. Throughout 2023, Plaion faced additional impacts, including the closure of Volition and layoffs at studios like , where 50 employees were affected as part of co-development project adjustments. From 2024 to 2025, Plaion expanded its multi-label strategy despite the 2023 merger plans, continuing releases under Ravenscourt and Prime Matter while integrating them more closely with the Plaion banner; notable titles included the VR prequel Metro Awakening in November 2024, published in partnership with Vertigo Games; Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, released in February 2025 and selling nearly 2 million copies; and MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra, delayed to beyond early 2026. Embracer Group's adoption of AI tools across its subsidiaries, including Plaion, focused on enhancing efficiency in areas like resource optimization and gameplay personalization, as outlined in their 2024 annual report and 2025 sustainability initiatives. Plaion's portfolio played a key role in Embracer's financial recovery, with net sales reaching SEK 37.7 billion in FY 2022/23 and organic growth of 19% to 5.4 billion in Q4 FY 2024/25, driven by hits from the series and other franchises that boosted adjusted EBIT by 44% year-over-year. In January 2025, co-founder and long-time CEO Klemens Kundratitz announced his transition to a new role within the company after 31 years. As part of Embracer Group's announced in April 2024, the company split into three publicly listed entities: was spun off in February 2025, Coffee Stain & Friends is scheduled for the end of 2025, and Plaion will remain part of the core and entertainment business, renamed Fellowship Entertainment. Looking ahead, Plaion is emphasizing cross-media expansions through Plaion Pictures, adapting game IPs for and TV, alongside Embracer's 2025 sustainability goals targeting reduced carbon emissions and ethical AI use in development.

Corporate structure

Ownership and governance

Plaion has been fully owned by AB since its acquisition of Koch Media (Plaion's predecessor) in February 2018 for approximately €121 million. As one of 's eight operative groups, Plaion operates with significant autonomy in its publishing and development activities, allowing it to make independent decisions on content strategy, partnerships, and operations while aligning with the broader group's objectives. Governance at Plaion is overseen by Embracer's , based at the group's in , , which provides strategic direction and ensures compliance across the organization. However, Plaion maintains local operational as an Austrian-registered entity subject to the country's corporate laws, including the Austrian Stock Corporation Act and related regulations that govern management within multinational structures. Financially, Plaion's performance is integrated annually into Embracer's consolidated reports, where it serves as a major revenue contributor within the PC/Console segment; for instance, in fiscal year 2024/25, Plaion's partner and businesses drove positive amid group-wide net sales of 19 billion excluding divested assets. Plaion adheres to EU antitrust regulations, a requirement reinforced following Embracer's 2018 acquisition, which received clearance from the European Commission without conditions due to limited market overlap in video game publishing. This compliance includes ongoing monitoring of market concentration, though no specific audits targeting Plaion were reported in 2024. Embracer's public listing on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2016 has influenced Plaion's strategic environment by prioritizing shareholder value, leading to a group-wide shift toward profitability, cost efficiency, and selective investments over aggressive expansion in recent years. Amid ongoing restructuring, including planned spin-offs like the November 2025 listing of Coffee Stain Group, Plaion's structure remains integrated within the PC/Console Games segment.

Leadership

Klemens Kundratitz co-founded Plaion (originally Koch Media) in 1994 and served as CEO until April 2025, guiding the company's evolution from a music and software distributor into a global publisher and developer of video games and entertainment products. In April 2025, leadership transitioned to Phil Rogers as the new CEO, who previously held the position of Deputy CEO at parent company , where he contributed to strategic acquisitions and international growth initiatives. Among other key executives, Reinhard Gratl departed in June after nearly 30 years with , with no publicly announced successor as of , marking a significant management shift following Kundratitz's exit. Stefan Kapelari has led Plaion Pictures as CEO since the acquisition by Embracer, overseeing the film and home entertainment division with a focus on international expansion and . Plaion's leadership under Kundratitz emphasized a multi-label strategy, exemplified by the creation of , while aligning with Embracer Group's broader philosophy of fostering creative autonomy and independence across its operating groups. In 2025, amid Embracer's ongoing restructuring—including spin-offs and headcount reductions—Plaion integrated new leadership elements to enhance technological capabilities, supporting the group's transformation into more focused entities.

Global offices

Plaion's headquarters is located in Höfen, Tyrol, , where it houses central administration, legal, and strategy teams, employing around 220 people across various departments in an office complex established since the company's founding in 1994. The company maintains a major operational hub in Planegg near , , serving as the primary center for publishing operations and overseeing local publishing subsidiaries across . In Europe, additional key locations include , , which functions as the base for distribution through Plaion Benelux Ltd. at Koivistokade 54. The UK presence encompasses the main office in near Reading at Arlington Business Park for general operations, and for Anime Limited, handling anime distribution and merchandising. Plaion's North American operations are centered in , supporting both and Canadian activities for publishing and distribution under Inc. at 900 Larkspur Landing Circle. Additionally, the office, associated with under Plaion Pictures, focuses on the film division's anime-related efforts. Other regional offices include , , for Australasian market support. Plaion operates a total of 33 offices worldwide across four continents, employing over 2,200 people as of 2025. The network has expanded significantly since Embracer Group's 2018 acquisition of the company (then Koch Media), with post-acquisition growth including new publishing offices in in 2022 and additional locations from studio buys like Vertigo Games, which added sites in , Netherlands, and Los Angeles, USA.

Subsidiaries

Publishing and distribution units

Plaion operates a multi-label publishing strategy through several specialized units, enabling it to manage diverse portfolios across AAA, indie, family-oriented, racing, and virtual reality titles. This approach allows for targeted marketing and release strategies tailored to specific genres and audiences. Deep Silver serves as Plaion's flagship publishing label, established in 2008, and focuses on high-profile AAA games with global distribution. It handles major franchises such as the post-apocalyptic Metro series, the open-world Saints Row series, and action titles like Dead Island 2, overseeing both physical and digital releases worldwide. Launched in 2021, Prime Matter functions as Plaion's premium label for and narrative-driven games, emphasizing innovative and smaller-scale projects. Notable releases include the space combat title , the post-apocalyptic RPG , and the remake , distributed across multiple platforms. Ravenscourt targets family-friendly and simulation games, catering to casual and accessible gaming experiences. It publishes titles like the party game 2024, with a focus on European markets but extending to international . Milestone specializes in racing simulations, particularly motorsports titles, and has built a portfolio of 91 games. Key examples include the MXGP series and , handled through physical and digital channels in and . Vertigo Games concentrates on virtual reality experiences, publishing immersive titles such as . It manages VR-specific releases with cross-platform compatibility for headsets like and , distributed globally. Plaion's distribution arm covers physical and digital releases across , , and , leveraging subsidiaries for localized operations. Through Plaion Pictures, it extends into anime distribution via the acquired , handling releases in the UK, , and other regions since 2022. In line with its multi-label model, Plaion emphasizes cross-platform releases to broaden accessibility, as seen in titles like supporting full crossplay. Recent strategies also incorporate merchandise tie-ins, bolstered by the 2022 acquisition of Development Plus Inc., to enhance franchise engagement in 2025 and beyond.

Development studios

Plaion operates 8 in-house development studios across , , and other regions, focusing on a range of genres from action-adventure and racing simulations to RPGs and mobile titles. These studios develop games primarily for PC, console, and mobile platforms, collaborating closely with Plaion's publishing labels to create immersive experiences that drive the company's portfolio. Their combined efforts emphasize innovative gameplay, high-fidelity graphics, and cross-platform accessibility, contributing to Plaion's reputation as a versatile game producer. Deep Silver Dambuster Studios, located in , , specializes in action-adventure games with cooperative and open-world elements. Established in 2014 following its acquisition by Plaion, the studio took over development of the Dead Island franchise, delivering in 2023 as a visceral zombie-slaying sequel that sold over one million copies in its launch weekend and features dynamic combat in a post-apocalyptic setting. The studio's work highlights intense melee mechanics and horror-infused narratives, solidifying its role in Plaion's action-oriented lineup. Fishlabs, based in , , concentrates on mobile and PC games blending strategy, action, and simulation elements. Acquired by Plaion in 2009, the studio pioneered 3D mobile gaming and is renowned for the Galaxy on Fire series, a franchise that includes titles like Galaxy on Fire 2 HD, featuring expansive trading, combat, and exploration in a sci-fi with cutting-edge graphics for its era. Fishlabs continues to innovate in portable gaming, providing co-development support for Plaion's broader releases. Milestone S.r.l., headquartered in , , is a premier developer of racing simulations, emphasizing realistic physics and licensed content. Acquired by Plaion in 2019, the studio has since expanded its portfolio with annual entries in the MotoGP series, capturing high-speed with authentic tracks and rider behaviors, and the series, simulating rally challenges across diverse terrains like gravel and snow stages. Recent projects, such as MotoGP 25 and Supercross 25 released in 2025, leverage advanced vehicle handling and environmental interactions to enhance immersion. Warhorse Studios, situated in , , focuses on story-driven RPGs rooted in historical realism. Acquired by Plaion in 2019, the studio developed , a 2018 open-world title set in 15th-century that eschews fantasy for grounded medieval combat, quests, and social dynamics, which has sold over 10 million copies worldwide as of 2025. The studio's , released in February 2025 and having sold over 4 million copies by November 2025, continues this emphasis on narrative depth and authentic world-building, prioritizing player agency in a richly detailed historical setting. Additional studios bolster Plaion's development capacity, including in , , which crafts fast-paced action shooters like the Shadow Warrior series; Vertigo Games in Rotterdam, Netherlands, specializing in VR experiences such as ; DigixArt in , , known for emotional narrative games like ; and Voxler in , specializing in music and rhythm games such as the series. The former Deep Silver Volition in Champaign, , left a legacy in open-world action titles like before its closure in 2023 as part of broader restructuring. Collectively, these teams support co-development for Plaion's labels, producing a steady stream of titles across platforms. In the development pipeline for 2024–2025, Plaion studios have increasingly adopted to elevate project quality, with leading in racing simulations through features like Nanite for detailed environments and for dynamic lighting in titles like MotoGP 25. This shift enables more efficient workflows and visually stunning results, fostering co-development initiatives that align with publishing goals for next-generation consoles and PC.

Divested subsidiaries

In 2023, as part of Embracer Group's comprehensive restructuring program announced on , Plaion divested or closed several subsidiaries to streamline operations and address financial challenges following a failed $2 billion investment deal. The program aimed to reduce annual operating expenses by approximately 850 million through project cancellations, asset sales, studio closures, and layoffs across the group, with Plaion's actions contributing to these cost-saving measures. One prominent divestment was Volition Inc., a long-standing development studio acquired by Plaion (then Koch Media) in 2013 as part of its division. Volition, known for the and series, was closed on August 31, , affecting around 160 employees. The decision followed the commercial underperformance of the 2022 reboot, which sold approximately 1.7 million units in its first year despite high development costs exceeding $100 million. Following the closure, key intellectual properties like and were retained by Plaion for potential future development by other studios, while some assets and staff were integrated into remaining teams. Another closure was , a UK-based studio acquired by Embracer in 2021 and placed under Plaion to revive the franchise. The studio, which employed about 80 people, shut down on December 11, 2023, shortly after the cancellation of its project amid the ongoing restructuring. Free Radical's closure marked the end of efforts to the classic series, with no immediate plans announced for the IP, though Plaion retained ownership. These divestments aligned with Embracer's broader strategy to refocus on high-performing franchises and core publishing strengths, resulting in cost reductions and for Plaion. By mid-2024, the had led to over 900 layoffs group-wide, enabling Plaion to consolidate its portfolio and prioritize studios like Warhorse and for future growth.

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