# Canadian Indie Game Developers Behaviour Interactive is Acquiring Midwinter Entertainment By Colin Smith | Published 2022-05-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midwinter-entertainment References: [venturebeat](https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/17/behaviour-interactive-is-acquiring-midwinter-entertainment/) & [bhvr](https://www.bhvr.com/)  '[Behaviour Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-by-daylight-game),' the Montreal-based indie game developer famous for its survival video game 'Dead by Daylight,' has announced its intentions to acquire 'Midwinter Entertainment.' Midwinter Entertainment is a Seattle-based indie developer operating under the wing of 'Improbable.' However, Improbable is currently releasing all of its non-metaverse-targeted teams as it shifts its focus fully toward the metaverse. With the acquisition of Midwinter Entertainment, Behaviour Interactive will focus on leveraging Midwinter's 30-worker team to create new, original intellectual properties under the umbrella of Behaviour Interactive. Midwinter is most famous for its battle royale looter-shooter game 'Scavengers,' which performed quite well across PC, [Xbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-purchased-activision), and [PlayStation 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-by-daylight) consoles. Behaviour Interactive stated that it did not simply acquire Midwinter Entertainment because the company was being released by Improbable, but rather that Behaviour believes Midwinter has a similar set of values to the Montreal-based developer. Image Credit: Behaviour Interactive ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Acquisitions in Indie Game Development:** As the gaming industry continues to grow, acquisitions of emerging indie game developers by larger companies with more resources present opportunities for both parties. - **Original Content Development:** With the acquisition of Midwinter Entertainment, Behaviour Interactive will focus on developing new and original intellectual properties. - **Shift Toward the Metaverse:** The focus of Improbable on the metaverse has led to the release of non-metaverse teams, allowing for potential acquisitions by other gaming companies looking to expand in this area. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Industry:** The acquisition of Midwinter Entertainment by Behaviour Interactive is representative of a larger trend of smaller indie gaming companies being acquired by larger companies looking to expand their reach and develop new content. - **Technology Industry:** The shift toward the metaverse and the acquisition of Midwinter Entertainment represent growth and innovation opportunities for companies in the technology industry, particularly those involved in gaming and virtual reality. - **Entertainment Industry:** The gaming industry is part of the larger entertainment industry, and the acquisition of Midwinter Entertainment highlights the potential for growth and collaboration between companies in this sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nordic Game Developer Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermassive-games.md) - [Game Studio Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quantic-dream.md) - [Game Development Brand Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spry-fox-1.md) - [Game Studio Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daybreak-singularity-6.md) - [Game Studio Aquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spry-fox.md) - [VR Developer Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ndreams.md) - [Horror Dating Game Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooked-on-you.md) - [Game Developer Studio Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-bros-player-first-games.md) - [Game-Porting Studio Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-shiver.md)