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Image credit:Red Hook
Image credit:Red Hook
Red Hook will remain “a fully independent studio” under Behaviour, according to a definition of “independent” that has yet to be shared in full. “Darkest Dungeon has long been a series we’ve admired, enjoyed (and maybe even lost a little sleep over) as fans, and the opportunity to welcome Red Hook as a fully independent studio under the Behaviour banner is nothing short of a thrill,” readsa statement on social media. “We look forward to supporting Red Hook as they continue to do what they do best: put your sanity to the test.”
Red Hook themselves seem happy with the arrangement, as you’d expect. In the same press release, co-founder Chris Bourassa described Behaviour as “kindred spirits”, because “both studios are Canadian, independent, and devoted to fantastic horror games”.
“The benefit from Red Hook’s Where we differ is scale, which opens the door to new possibilities,” Bourassa added. “Behaviour’s support will help us pursue our vision for Red Hook’s future, and focus fully on transforming Darkest Dungeon into an absolute juggernaut of the dark fantasy genre.”
Again, I’m not clear on how the ‘independence’ thing works here in practice - what will Behaviour do, besides providing development funds? They’ve confirmed that all 29 of Red Hook’s existing team have been retained, at least.
Acquisitions aside, Red Hook are currently working ona kingdom-sized expansion for Darkest Dungeon 2that turns it into a turn-based boardgame.
