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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- July 1, 2024 -- Daybreak Game Company, a global publisher and developer of large-scale multiplayer online games, today announced it acquired Singularity 6 (S6), the Los Angeles-based developer of the popular multiplayer cozy community online game, Palia, as a wholly owned subsidiary.
“We are thrilled to welcome Singularity 6 to Daybreak Games,” said Ji Ham, CEO of Daybreak Games. “S6 is an excellent addition to our development studios, renowned for their success in creating large-scale online games and content. Their debut title, Palia, is a fantastic addition to our online portfolio. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with the S6 team to make Palia the best online experience possible across all major gaming platforms and to help continue expand their community of players for years to come.”
“Our team is ecstatic to join the Daybreak Games family,” said Anthony Leung, co-founder and CEO of Singularity 6. “From Day 1, we have always wanted to forge alternate worlds that help deepen players’ lives – we believe we are on the path to that with Palia and are ever grateful for the initial player reception and support. But we ultimately want to get Palia into the hands of every gamer that wants to play it and we believe that we can best do so by partnering up with Daybreak, who have a proven track record of building gaming communities that last for decades. We look forward to benefiting from their experience, expertise, and investment into Singularity 6 and Palia.”
Founded in 2018, S6 is a live service, online game studio founded and led by some of the former senior game development talent from Riot Games and comprised of a highly talented AAA development team. S6 is a mission-driven organization, which has been singularly focused on creating a compelling blend of a large-scale multiplayer online world with highly engaging gameplay experiences from best-in-class life simulation games. This unique combination successfully comes to life in Palia, where players worldwide can experience the vibrant, immersive fantasy world together and build enduring communities.
Palia is a multiplayer cozy community online game currently available on Open Beta for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game offers a wide range of class-leading gameplay, including farming, crafting, homebuilding / décor, fishing, hunting, and questing among others. All the activities can be experienced with friends and family, including new ones established through Palia’s growing online community. Palia is a truly unique experience where the goodness of social and community meets deeply engaging life simulation gameplay.
Palia was originally released in Open Beta through S6’s own PC platform in August 2023, followed by Epic Game Store in October 2023, and since then has been released on Nintendo Switch in December 2023, followed by Steam in March 2024. Throughout the Open Beta, the S6 team has continued to deliver expanded gameplay and content, driving increases in player population and engagement. Over 4 million players have come to enjoy the experience so far and as of the end of June 2024, over 100,000 players have been actively enjoying the game daily. The player base is expected to increase as the game continues its progress towards completion and a 1.0 release across all the major platforms.
For more information on Palia, visit: https://palia.com/.
About Daybreak Games
Daybreak Games is a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games and emergent gameplay, best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, PlanetSide®2, and H1Z1. Daybreak also publishes and develops games based on world-renowned IPs, including DC Universe™ Online, The Lord of the Rings Online™, and Dungeons & Dragons Online®. Daybreak Games is privately owned by Enad Global 7 AB (publ). The company’s executive team serves under the leadership of our CEO, Ji Ham. Daybreak is headquartered in San Diego, CA, and has development studios in Austin, TX, and Boston, MA.
For press inquiries:
Joy Fox
jfox@daybreakgames.com
About Singularity 6
Singularity 6 is a game development studio based in Los Angeles, California. The studio’s mission is to forge alternate worlds that deepen players' lives. Inspired by their personal stories of identity, friendship, and online social experiences, Singularity 6 is putting together an immersive online world where players can feel like they truly belong. For more information, please visit https://www.singularity6.com/.
For press inquiries:
Yu Sian Tan / Javi Carlos
press@singularity6.com
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