Warner Bros has just announced the recently purchase of Avalanche Software, the developer is going to develop Cars 3.
The studio which was shuttered by parent company Disney Interactive last year following the underperformance of its Disney Infinity franchise, which Avalanche developed. Warner Bros has also acquired the rights to Avalanche’s Octane engine.
Heres is what David Haddad, President of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, had to say:
“It is a tremendous pleasure to welcome Avalanche Software into our development stable, and we look forward to working with our new team, Pixar Animation Studios, and DCPI [Disney Consumer Products] to create Cars 3 based on the upcoming film and hugely popular franchise. The Avalanche talent and technology are a great addition to our group of outstanding developers, and we are excited for this Cars 3 game as well as all of the future games the team will create under John’s leadership.
Kyle Laughlin, Senior Vice President of Games at Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, added:
Disney Pixar’s Cars is one of the world’s most beloved and recognized franchises, and we’re thrilled to be taking the story further and faster than ever before through a new console experience based on the upcoming, action-packed Cars 3. We are excited to once again be working with the Avalanche team, who have a deep understanding of the Disney Pixar DNA, and a history of translating our stories into great gaming experiences.”
For more information, check the source at NintendoLife.
Includes several titles.
Which was showcased at E3 2003.