Focus Entertainment has announced the acquisition of Railsimulator.com, the parent company of the Dovetail Games Group, a leading UK-based developer and publisher of simulation games. The acquisition aims to leverage Dovetail’s expertise in IP development to expand Focus Entertainment’s presence in the simulation gaming market.
Dovetail Games is known for its train sim games, including popular franchises such as Train Simulator Classic and Train Sim World. These franchises have garnered a loyal following of millions of players worldwide. The company’s robust business model, which includes full game releases and a strong live service content strategy, has generated recurring revenue through an extensive library of over 900 pieces of DLC.
Sean Brennan, CEO of Focus Entertainment, expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition, saying, “We are extremely pleased to welcome the talented and passionate teams from Dovetail Games into the Focus Group. The studio and its IPs are a very good fit for us and a worthy complement to the Focus lineup and strategy, with unique, compelling, and definitive sim games celebrated by players all around the world.”
Jon Rissik, CEO of Dovetail Games, shared the sentiment, highlighting the passion for simulation gaming and the potential for growth in key markets such as North America. Rissik stated, “I am extremely proud of the company and strong brands that we have built over the past 14 years and look forward to joining Focus Entertainment’s confederation of entrepreneurs.”
In addition to simulation games, Dovetail has recently ventured into the digital board game space with the release of CATAN: Console Edition. The company is committed to delivering original and authentic board game experiences to video gamers globally and is expected to record revenues of over £15 million for the year ending March 31, 2023.
