Tencent, The Owners of Riot Games, Invests in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Developer

If it wasn't already known, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is massively popular right now. Because of this, Tencent, the Chinese company that owns Riot Games and many of Epic Games titles, decided to invest in PlayerUnknown's studio, Bluehole.

According to Yical Global, the original intention was for Tencent to acquire Bluehole outright, but it was quickly turned down by Bluehole. Afterward, Tencent countered by offering an investment of a yet unknown amount. Tencent has yet to comment on the matter, so the reason for investment is unknown. Whatever the reason, it can only be positive, as PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has been a massive success in many areas of the world.

Since its release in March, PlayerUknown's Battlegrounds has sold more than 5 million copies and is still in Early Access on Steam. Additionally, it's typically the most played title on Steam at any given time, sometimes surpassing Grand Theft Auto V and Counter Strike: Global Offensive.

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is currently on PC, with plans for a port to Xbox One later this year.