Virtuos has reached an agreement with the founders of Abstraction Games to complete a friendly, founder-led buyout that will see the Dutch studio return to independent ownership, effective January 1, 2026.
The companies said the transition reflects a shared view that Abstraction is best positioned to move forward with the flexibility of founder-led ownership, while Virtuos sharpens its focus on its strategic priorities for 2026. Virtuos and Abstraction will continue working together as commercial partners.
“Abstraction is a talented team, and we are pleased to have reached an outcome that supports a constructive path forward for everyone.
This transition provides clarity as we move into 2026.”
Virtuos CEO Gilles Langourieux
“Returning to independent ownership gives us the autonomy and agility to guide Abstraction’s next chapter, while retaining a commercial partnership with Virtuos.”
Abstraction Games CEO Ralph Egas
Abstraction Games at a glance
Abstraction is headquartered in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands, and has built its reputation on technically demanding co-development work and platform adaptations. The studio was founded in 2007, with Virtuos previously identifying Egas as Abstraction’s founder and CEO.
Across its portfolio, Abstraction has worked on a long list of high-profile projects, including Baldur’s Gate 3, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, and Dune: Awakening, alongside credits on titles such as Frostpunk, Ark: Survival Evolved, Hotline Miami Collection, and Remnant: From the Ashes.
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