Drama Studios, the Paris team behind the viral found-footage shooter Unrecord, confirmed that Tencent purchased a minority stake in the game’s publisher, Drama Games. GamesIndustry.biz say the stake and the size of the investment were not disclosed.
Drama Studios CEO and founder Theo Hiribarne said, “Since the surge of attention after our initial trailer, we’ve worked relentlessly to build a game that meets the expectations of our community. In Tencent, we found not just a world-class partner, but a team genuinely passionate about our game and vision. Despite its scale, Tencent has approached this partnership with humility, respect, and a real appreciation for our creative identity. It believed in Unrecord early and has supported us at every stage of our growth. We’re confident this collaboration will help us reach our full potential.”
Tencent Games Europe’s VP of partnerships, Mark Maslowicz added, “Tencent believes deeply in creative talent. We’ve been consistently impressed by the drive and dynamism of Drama Studios, and the remarkable progress it has made on Unrecord, especially with such a small team and limited resources. This investment will help the studio unlock their full potential and deliver the first of many outstanding games. We’re excited to be part of Drama Studios journey.”
Recently, Drama Studios have confirmed on Unrecord’s official Steam page that they are finally funded so they can continue with their project. Unrecord currently targets PC only and does not have a set release date, and the title was listed among the top entries on Steam’s wishlist chart at the time of the report. The studio previously raised a $2.5 million seed round from The Games Fund in September 2024.
Unrecord is a tactical shooter where players can expect an immersive and narrative experience. Unrecord features complex dialogues, innovative gameplay mechanics, tough moral dilemmas, and a unique shooting system. The storyline in Unrecord can be compared to a detective novel or a thriller. The player will have to investigate several criminal cases and confront a diverse cast of characters. The game’s plot and presentation will be central to the gameplay experience, and players can anticipate a range of gameplay sequences as well as numerous plot twists.
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Unrecord
Developed by DRAMA
