Zynga has, the developer of Torch 3 (Via Rock Paper shotgun). The studio was started by Blizzard North co-founder and Diablo series co-creator Max Schaefer after leaving his previous stint at Runic Games in 2016. Runic, who also co-founded Schaefer, worked on the first two Torchlight games, as well as the criminal underrated Hob. And it is his involvement with Echtra Games that attracts Zynga, who is best known for games like, to the studio.
“Max and his team at Echtra Games are responsible for some of the most legendary gameplay features ever created, and they are experts in the action-RPG genre and cross-platform development,” said Frank Gibeau, CEO of Zynga. said. “This acquisition will contribute to the expansion of our iconic licenses and brands from mobile to computers and consoles.”
Zynga did not disclose the terms of the agreement, but did share its plan for Echtra. The developer will be working with NaturalMotion, another of its first party studios, on a new gaming platform. It’s definitely an unusual match, but Schaefer said his team is excited to apply their talents to Zynga’s vision.