Playdigious Launches New Publishing Division

Playdigious has unveiled the establishment of a new publishing division, dubbed Playdigious Originals. This label will primarily focus on publishing independent titles for PC and console platforms, with its inaugural release being the turn-based RPG Fretless – The Wrath of Riffson, developed by Ritual Studios. According to CEO Xavier Liard, "The primary goal of this label is to provide independent developers with a platform to showcase their creative talents and deliver distinctive, innovative gaming experiences to a global audience." Liard expressed gratitude to Ritual Studios for being the first developer to partner with Playdigious Originals, conveying high expectations for Fretless and enthusiasm for the future. Playdigious has built a reputation for successfully porting popular indie titles to mobile devices, including Dead Cells and Mini Metro. Earlier this year, Liard delivered a presentation at PGC discussing the potential for PC and console titles to expand into the mobile market. The company was acquired by Fragbite in 2021.