Payday: The Heist developer Overkill Software looks set to be snapped up by Stockholm stable mate Starbreeze Studios.
While the official word is that the acquisition is awaiting approval from Starbreeze’s shareholders, the deal all but seems to be sealed, as the company’s logo has taken up pride and place on Overkill’s official website.
Starbreeze’s Syndicate reboot launched earlier this year, after which the firm announced it was slashing 25 jobs. A member of the team behind the game was quoted saying he was “not super satisfied” with how long Syndicate took to make, though nonetheless was “really proud” of the game.
The studio is working on the freemium-based Cold Mercury at present, though Starbreeze has pledged it “will not leave the AAA segment.”