Scopely Invests in Studio AuKnow, Founded by Former Uma Musume Content Director
The investment brings a key creative from one of Japan's biggest mobile hits under Scopely's umbrella, signaling a deeper push into Japanese game development.
Reporting from 1 sources: 4Gamer.net.
Scopely announced a strategic investment in Studio AuKnow, a game development studio founded by Takuma Akitsu, former content director for Uma Musume Pretty Derby. The studio is developing new titles for mobile and PC with staff from major franchises. The investment expands Scopely's presence in the Japanese market.
Scopely, the California-based company behind mobile hits like Monopoly Go!, has made a strategic investment in Studio AuKnow, a studio founded by Takuma Akitsu. Akitsu served as content director for Uma Musume Pretty Derby until 2024, overseeing planning, development, and live operations for the franchise. Studio AuKnow's staff includes veterans from Uma Musume, Onmyoji, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. The studio is working on new titles for mobile and PC, though specific details have not been disclosed. Scopely's Japan chief Keiichi Kawai called the Japanese market a key focus, following the company's 2025 acquisition of Niantic's game business, which operates Pokemon GO and Monster Hunter Now.
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