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TENCENT IN TALKS TO BUY SUPERPLAY FOR $1B+

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MON, JUL 20, 2026

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Tencent is negotiating to acquire Israeli game developer SuperPlay in a deal valuing the studio between $1B-$1.5B, less than a year after Playtika purchased it for $690M.

The potential acquisition would transfer SuperPlay, a fast-growing gaming studio, to the Chinese technology giant along with a significant earnout commitment. Playtika acquired SuperPlay in early 2024 for $690 million. The reported new valuation represents a substantial increase in the studio's worth in a short timeframe. Tencent's interest in SuperPlay underscores the tech giant's continued expansion in gaming. The Israeli developer has positioned itself as a competitive asset in the mobile and casual gaming markets. The deal, if completed, would mark another high-profile acquisition by Tencent in the gaming sector. The transaction's earnout structure—performance-based payments tied to future milestones—adds complexity to the valuation.

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