Atari has agreed to buy approximately 82% of Thunderful Group for roughly $5.2 million, gaining control of the SteamWorld developer and several other studios and publishers. The deal, announced in the July 29, 2025 press release, comes as Thunderful reports declining revenue, weaker-than-expected sales, multiple restructurings, and an upcoming CEO departure. Shareholders are scheduled to vote at an EGM on or about August 28, 2025.
It also owns publishers Rising Star Games and Thunderful Publishing and is best known for the SteamWorld series.
CEO Martin Walfisz will step down from his role by the end of the calendar year.
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