Bandai Namco announced a ‘Notice Regarding Dissolution and Liquidation of the Company’s Consolidated Subsidiary.’ In this case, it’s Reflector Entertainment, acquired in 2020, which developed one game, Unknown 9: Awakening.
On November 10, a document was discovered which showed Bandai Namco‘s desire to ‘dissolve and liquidate’ Reflector Entertainment. The decision came after a review of the business was conducted, and it seems apparent that Reflector Entertainment was not seen as a valuable asset to the company.
Reflector Entertainment Had ‘A New Video Game in the Works’
Reflector Entertainment was acquired by Bandai Namco in 2020, and it looks like Unknown 9: Awakening could prove to be the one and only game the partnership ever yielded.
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An outright reason isn’t given, but here’s why Bandai decided to dissolve the group:
‘Reason for dissolution and liquidation:
The Group continuously reviews its business portfolio and intra-Group developmental structure for its medium- and long-term growth and to enhance corporate value. After comprehensively considering future business plans, necessary additional investment, and the possibility of profitability and business.’
It hasn’t officially happened yet, but the document states: ‘Liquidation is expected to be complete once the necessary procedures according to local laws are completed.’
According to Reflector Entertainment‘s official website, a new game was in development:
‘We’d love to fill you in on the new game we’re making,
 but we’d have to get you to sign an NDA first.
Stay tuned. The time will soon come when we’ll be able to share more about our latest project (minus the legally binding documents).’
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It’s unclear if this game will ever be completed.
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