Embracer provides the latest information on the sale of their games

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Key Takeaways

  • Embracer Group's latest financial update shows that the launch of Satisfactory 1.0 on PC has been a hit for the company.
  • Unfortunately, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed failed to meet sales expectations.
  • New games from Embracer coming in 2025 include Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered, and Killing Floor 3.



In the new financial reforms, Embracer Group revealed how many of its recently released games have done so, giving some insight into the company's strengths and weaknesses. The company released many popular PC and console titles in 2024, with games unlikely to come out on top.

Founded as part of Nordic Games Group in 2011, Embracer Group was formerly known as THQ Nordic before rebranding in 2019. It has grown rapidly through a series of major investments and acquisitions, Embracer hit a snag in 2022 after a $2 billion investment deal sent the company's shares down 40 percent. More than 4,000 employees at Embracer have been laid off since then, with the company selling several of its studios, including Saber Interactive and Gearbox.


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According to a financial update from Embracer (via IGN), the launch of Coffee Stain Studios' satisfactory 1.0 on PC was a success, noting that it “performed beyond management's expectations.” First released with early access in March 2019, the business simulation title boasted nearly 200,000 players with Steam after the 1.0 update in September. The developer has promised that the game will be released for consoles, although no date has been given as to when this will happen.


Satisfactory 1.0 was a hit for Embracer, while Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed missed the mark.

Down the stairs, the recent Steam and Xbox releases The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria progressed well, doing “a bit more than management expected”. In 2022, Embracer bought Tolkien's IP for $395, leaving fans wondering how the company would use it. if Return to Moria It was only a moderate success and received mixed reviews, the future Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim The anime has created quite a stir on social media, with many commenting positively on its artwork and characters.


Losing Embracer for Q2 is Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushedwhich seemed to resonate with some players but failed after its release in August. The remake of the 2010 Wii title follows Mickey Mouse, who must rescue forgotten characters and concepts after accidentally destroying the world created by magician Yen Sid. With a score of 78 on OpenCritic, the title continues to be praised for its visuals and nostalgic aesthetic, although its detractors continue to be frustrated by technical issues and frustrating controls.

Moving forward, Embracer has many games coming in 2025, including Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Tomb Raider 4-6 Remasteredand Killing Floor 3. Review of the 2001 title gothic is also said to be released early next year. Fortunately, Embracer just sold its Easybrain division for $1.2 billion, so it's not in danger of going under anytime soon.

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