Trophy Games acquires Airport Simulator: First Class developer Playrion from Paradox Interactive

Danish game studio Trophy Games has acquired mobile game developer Playrion from Paradox Interactive, in a deal worth €2.25 million upfront with an additional three-year earn-out based on revenue performance. Playrion, known for its Airport Simulator: First Class game, will bring 30 employees to Trophy Games. Trophy Games founder and CEO Søren Gleie expressed excitement, stating they had been tracking Playrion for four years and saw a strong strategic fit.

Paradox Interactive CEO Fredrik Wester noted it aligns with their focus on strategy and management games for PC and console. Trophy Games plans to build a series of simulation games around Airport Simulator, following a successful model they used with Airline Manager 4 in 2021. Gleie highlighted this as an opportunity for future growth, noting Trophy Games is in a strong position with six games in development and a recent revenue increase. The acquisition marks Trophy Games' largest to date and aligns with their growth strategy.