Nintendo To Acquire Bandai Namco Studios Singapore As A Subsidiary
By ‘Nintendo Studios Singapore’ will turn into an internal division
- by Gavin Lane
Nintendo has revealed that it will obtain a majority share in Bandai Namco Studios Singapore following an agreement with Bandai Namco for the transfer of shares in the upcoming year.
The arrangement is scheduled to take effect on 1st April 2026, with Nintendo securing 80% of the shares, while the remainder will be acquired at a later time “after the subsidiary’s operations have stabilized.”
Nintendo has collaborated with Bandai Namco on multiple first-party initiatives, and this studio has participated in the development of Splatoon 3 (providing concept art, character design, environmental modeling, and animation, according to the studio’s site) along with numerous prominent Bandai Namco titles. Here’s an overview of the studio from Bandai Namco’s site:
Over the years, our Singapore studio has contributed to a range of renowned game titles such as TEKKEN, ACE COMBAT, SOUL CALIBUR, and Taiko no Tatsujin. From concept to visuals, and to full development, we encompass it all. Discover our collection of game and demo titles by selecting any of them.
Nintendo expects that the acquisition “will have only a negligible impact on Nintendo’s results for this fiscal year.”
This recent acquisition follows an announcement early in November that the company aimed to enhance its internal development teams. Nintendo Pictures was another integration in 2022, followed by Shiver Entertainment’s assimilation in 2024.
For reference, here’s the complete text from the investor announcement:
November 27, 2025
To Whom It May Concern
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Acquisition of Shares in a Singapore-Based Entity to Strengthen Development Framework
Nintendo Co., Ltd. (HQ: Kyoto, Japan; President and Representative Director: Shuntaro Furukawa; hereinafter “Nintendo”) hereby communicates that it has finalized a share transfer agreement with Bandai Namco Studios Inc. (HQ: Koto-ku, Tokyo; President: Daisuke Uchiyama) to acquire shares of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore Pte. Ltd. (HQ: Singapore; CEO: Makoto Ishii; hereinafter “BNSS”) aimed at bolstering its development framework.
As a result of this share acquisition, BNSS will transform into a subsidiary of Nintendo and continue its development endeavors under the new designation Nintendo Studios Singapore Pte. Ltd.
1. Objective of Acquisition
BNSS was set up as one of Bandai Namco Group’s international bases and is a development entity with significant expertise in crafting in-game art assets. It has played a role in the development of Nintendo titles, including the Splatoon series, and maintains an ongoing business partnership with Nintendo.
In light of this business history, Nintendo has opted to acquire shares in BNSS to enhance the development framework of the Nintendo Group.
Subject to meeting all customary conditions appropriate for transactions of this nature, Nintendo plans to procure 80% of BNSS shares on April 1, 2026. The remaining shares will be acquired after a defined 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 share acquisition, Bandai Namco Studios Singapore Pte. Ltd. will be renamed Nintendo Studios Singapore Pte. Ltd.
3. Future Business Projections
This acquisition will have only a negligible impact on Nintendo’s outcomes for this fiscal year.
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[source nintendo.co.jp]