Avalanche Studios Group to Publish Supermassive Games [Confirmed]

Nordisk Games subsidiary Avalanche Studios Group has officially announced a comprehensive global publishing, marketing, and distribution agreement with fellow subsidiary Supermassive Games, kicking off this strategic partnership with the immersive horror title Directive 8020. According to verified reports from GamesIndustry.biz published in October 2026, both studios will maintain full creative independence and retain individual portfolio ownership while sharing critical operational support across finance, IT, and human resources. Nordisk Film and Nordisk Games CEO Allan Mathson Hansen emphasized that the shared foundation enables resources to flow directly into game creation and fresh concepts. Avalanche CEO Stefánia Halldórsdóttir highlighted Avalanche's proven publishing strength, citing the enduring nine-year success of theHunter: Call of the Wild, which continues to attract two million monthly active players. This operational backing aligns with recent structural adjustments across the gaming landscape, matching trends seen in [BAFTA Awards £270K Grants to 112 Game Creators [Confirmed]](/news/bafta-270k-grants-games-industry-2026) where active institutional backing drives sustainable independent creation. Supermassive brings an 18-year legacy of cinematic storytelling excellence to this partnership.