Ubisoft buys Trials HD developer

Ubisoft has bought RedLynx, developer of the Trials franchise.

The acquisition was reported by the studio on its official site, confirming it'd joined "the Ubisoft family."

"We were attracted by Ubisoft's focus on creativity and quality, and the fact that they base their long-term strategy on both the traditional and digital distribution video game markets. The reality of today's market is not about platforms, it's about creating excellent gaming experiences that consumers can play on any device or screen they like." stated Tero Virtala, chief executive officer of RedLynx.

"As part of the Ubisoft team, RedLynx will be able to focus even more intently on creating stand-out, excellent brands that push the boundaries of online gaming in many new growth areas. With Ubisoft, a wider audience will get the chance to enjoy our games, we‘llgenerate more value for our brands, and also leverage our experience more broadly in digital distribution channels."

It's the second purchase of a high-profile developer in as many months: in October Microsoft acquired Twisted Pixel studios.