Square Enix picks up True Crime: Hong Kong rights

Square Enix has acquired the rights to True Crime: Hong Kong, the open-world action game canned by original publisher Activision earlier this year. The title remains in production at Vancouver-based ModNation Racers developer United Front Games but is now being managed through Square Enix London Studios, Gamasutra reports. "When we met the team at United Front Games, it was a done deal in our eyes - we instantly recognised the huge potential in the game and the team," Square Enix London Studios general manager Lee Singleton told the site. He explained that the company hasn’t picked up the True Crime IP, noting that “it’s too early” to talk about a release date, target platforms or what the final name will be, but said removing the True Crime title should be “pretty straightforward". Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg added: "Our team has worked very hard to find a solution where everybody wins. Square Enix gets the benefit of the tremendous investment we've made in the game thus far. UFG gets to stay together and complete their vision. And gamers get to play a great game. We couldn't be more thrilled."

Source: Gamasutra