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NetEase has acquired Paris-based studio Quantic Dream, best known for creating narrative-heavy games including Detroit: Become Human and Heavy Rain.While the price of this acquisition has not been disclosed, NetEase has held a minority investment in Quantic Dream since 2019.The purchase will mean that the company will be NetEase’s first studio in Europe, though in a statement, Quantic Dream confirmed it will “retain our independence in terms of our editorial line, the artistic direction of our projects and the management of the studio.”“NetEase Games is committed to supporting the innovation and development of video games worldwide, and it is within this framework that Quantic Dream will continue to grow,” continued the statement. “We will still operate independently, maintain the ability to create and self-publish our video games on all platforms, and continue to support and publish titles developed by third parties.”Speaking to GamesBeat, Quantic Dream co-CEO David Cage shared that his studio has fielded several acquisition offers in the past.

French video game developer Quantic Dream unveiled a partnership on Wednesday with independent company Parallel Studio for an untitled narrative project. According to the two companies, the new title will focus on story-driven gameplay as well as "atmospheric and poetic cinematography." Quantic Dream, which is known for 2018'sDetroit Become Human, will provide access to motion capture, voice recording and animation resources.