Paradox Interactive Has Acquired Haemimont Games
Paradox Interactive announced that it has reached a binding agreement to acquire Haemimont Games, the Sofia-based developer known for titles such as Tropico 3–5, Surviving Mars, Victor Vran, Stranded: Alien Dawn, and, most recently, Jagged Alliance 3. Under this arrangement, Haemimont Games will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Paradox, retaining its current leadership and ongoing projects. The purchase involves an upfront cash payment and a performance-related earn-out over the next few years—no final sum was disclosed. The deal will be financed through Paradox’s existing cash on hand and is expected to close within days.
Haemimont’s Legacy & Future Founded and headquartered in Sofia, Haemimont Games has covered an array of genres—from city-building and simulation (Tropico series) to action RPGs (Victor Vran) and survival simulation (Stranded: Alien Dawn). The studio’s more recent work on Jagged Alliance 3 shifted toward tactical RPG design. Moving forward, they will continue development on in-progress projects as part of Paradox Interactive’s portfolio of studios.
Comments from Leadership
Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox:
“We are very happy to welcome Haemimont Games to Paradox! They bring a tight-knit team with long experience in developing management games … They have a strong creative streak, technology developed for their niche, a new IP in development, and a strong culture that fits Paradox’s way of working. We have strong faith in their team and leadership … our main focus now is to ensure that they can continue to create great games under new ownership.”
Gabriel Dobrev, Founder of Haemimont Games:
“We’re delighted to become a part of the Paradox family! The cultural fit between our companies is remarkable, and we already feel at home. This partnership empowers us to push the boundaries of our games, delivering deeper and more intense experiences … Expect amazing new games from us!”
What It Means for Players This acquisition signals a continued emphasis on strategy and management games, which lie at the core of both Haemimont’s and Paradox’s portfolios. With Haemimont’s development expertise and a new IP in the works, fans can look forward to fresh content, deeper design elements, and potentially new crossovers under the combined creative umbrella of these studios.
Are you excited to see Haemimont’s proven city-building experience merge with Paradox’s extensive grand strategy background? Share which Haemimont or Paradox franchises you hope to see expanded or reinvented under this new partnership.
