Build a Rocket Boy acquires PlayFusion to build its upcoming games

Build a Rocket Boy, the game company founded by Leslie Benzies, announced today that it has acquired UK-based developer PlayFusion for an undisclosed sum. The studio will help Build a Rocket Boy build its collection of in-development titles, according to the latter, by accelerating the studio’s growth. Build a Rocket Boy is currently working on its action game, MindsEye, as well as gaming platform Everywhere and a collection of UGC tools called Arcadia.

Mark Gerhard, CEO of PlayFusion, said of the acquisition, “This next chapter of our combined studios will deliver on that promise as well as disrupt the industry by democratising premium game development. The core team at PlayFusion has been working together for nearly two decades and we are excited to be at the forefront of ushering in a new era of gaming.” The studio is currently developing its squad-based tactical shooter Ascendant, which recently held its open beta.