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2026
Funcom and Astrolabe Interactive announce Aloft launch for PS5
Funcom and developer Astrolabe Interactive announced that the cooperative sandbox survival game Aloft will launch for PlayStation 5 in early 2027. The announced PS5 release is planned to include the PC version’s gameplay experience and updates.
2026
Funcom identifies successor for Rui Casais
Funcom said Scott Junior would take over Rui Casais's position after the restructuring is complete. This was announced as a future succession, not as a completed appointment.
2026
Funcom begins restructuring and layoffs
Funcom said its restructuring had begun immediately and did not disclose how many employees would be affected. The company said it would withhold further details until the process was complete.
2021
Funcom acquires Cabinet Group
Funcom acquired Cabinet Group, which owned the Conan the Barbarian and Mutant Year Zero intellectual properties.
2020
Tencent launches offer to acquire Funcom
Tencent announced that it had launched a tender offer for Funcom, valuing the game developer at 1.33 billion Norwegian kroner. Funcom's board and management supported the offer; the proposed acquisition had not yet been completed.
2019
Funcom offers 40% discount on Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
Funcom and developer The Bearded Ladies marked the game's first anniversary by reducing the PC version's price by 40 percent on the official website for a limited time.
2019
Tencent takes a 29% stake in Funcom
Tencent took a 29% stake in game developer Funcom, buying the shares from KGJ Capital AS and becoming Funcom’s largest shareholder.