Coming off the success of last year's Tony Hawk Pro's Skater 1 + 2, developer Vicarious Visions is undergoing a major adjustment. Activision Blizzard has confirmed that the company will be moved from Activision's umbrella into Blizzard, pivoting the studio to be "fully dedicated" to Blizzard games going forward.
According to GamesIndustry.biz, the transition is effective immediately, with Vicarious Visions remaining in Albany, New York. The 200-team studio will now be "fully dedicated to existing Blizzard games and initiatives." Starting today, Vicarious Visions, which has led development on a majority of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise, will no longer work on the famed IP.
A spokesperson told the publication that Vicarious Visions would be a great fit to offer Blizzard Entertainment's development studios "long-term support" going forward.
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