Observed Signal · Aug 18, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Paradox Interactive · Impact: 4/5
Paradox Arc Teams Up With Blue Isle Studios to Publish Open-World Survival-Crafting Adventure Game Guardians of the Wild Sky Next Year
Paradox Arc announces a publishing partnership with Blue Isle Studios for the open-world survival-crafting adventure game Guardians of the Wild Sky, set to release next year.
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Paradox Interactive Sells Playrion to Trophy Games
Paradox Interactive has sold Playrion to Trophy Games, as announced in a press release dated September 25, 2026. This is a significant corporate transaction involving the divestiture of a subsidiary.
Colossal Order CEO Discusses Paradox Split and New PC Simulation Game
Mariina Hallikainen, CEO of Colossal Order, discusses the studio's recent split from Paradox Interactive after 15 years and four games, including Cities: Skylines. The decision was driven by a desire to pursue new creative directions rather than continue the franchise for another decade. Colossal Order now has sufficient funding to self-publish, but remains open to partnerships based on collaboration and trust. The studio, known for simulation games, is developing a new PC simulation title, leveraging its 17 years of experience. Hallikainen also touches on challenges of hiring in Tampere, Finland, and offers advice to the Nordic games industry about targeting specific audiences.
Garena Developing Palworld Online for 2026 Launch
Garena, under an official license from PocketPair, is developing and will publish Palworld Online — a standalone survival-focused MMORPG for iOS and Android from its Singapore studio, planned for release in 2026. The mobile adaptation features an original story and a seamless open world with multiplayer emphasis: cooperative PvE, competitive PvP, shared settlements and base-building, and capturing/breeding Pals. It’s being optimized for touch with a one-tap control scheme and support across a range of phone specifications. PocketPair says it is working closely with Garena and praised Garena’s global publishing and live-ops expertise. The announcement follows Palworld’s strong PC performance since its January 2024 early access launch.
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