Nitro Games, a mobile game developer and publisher, has announced an expansion of its development agreement with Digital Extremes for the ongoing development of Warframe Mobile. This agreement solidifies the successful collaboration between the two companies and underscores the growing progress of the mobile version of the popular free-to-play action game.
Agreement Details:
- Expanded Scope: The new agreement builds upon the existing partnership, initially announced on August 1, 2023, and further expanded on January 30, 2024.
- Increased Investment: This expansion brings the total order value from Digital Extremes to approximately €17.5 million, with the new agreement adding €5 million.
- Strategic Alignment: This collaboration aligns with Nitro Games’ strategy of providing its development expertise to select partners while also developing games based on its own intellectual property (IP).
- Timeline: The project is currently underway and is expected to be completed in 2025.
Building on Success:
Warframe has enjoyed significant success on PC and consoles, boasting a community of over 70 million players. The mobile version, launched initially on iOS, has also seen a strong start and quickly gained over 368,000 downloads within its first three days of release. An Android version is also in development.
A Mutually Beneficial Partnership:
This expanded partnership benefits both companies.
- Nitro Games gains valuable experience working on a high-profile project, further improving its reputation as a reliable development partner. The added funding supports the company’s growth and allows for continued investment in its own IP development.
- Digital Extremes Benefits from Nitro Games’ mobile expertise to bring a high-quality Warframe experience to mobile players. This expansion ensures ongoing content updates, performance improvements, and optimizations to improve the mobile gameplay experience.
Looking Forward:
The expanded partnership between Nitro Games and Digital Extremes signals a strong commitment to the continued development and success of Warframe Mobile. With a growing player base and ongoing support, Warframe Mobile is well-positioned to become a leading title in the mobile gaming market.
