# Studio Developer Mergers Zynga Merged with Take-Two Interactive for $12.7 Billion USD By Colin Smith | Published 2022-05-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zynga-x-take-two References: [pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/take-two-and-zynga-merge-in-the-biggest-deal-in-gaming-history/) & [take2games](https://www.take2games.com/)  'Zynga,' the mobile game development studio based in San Francisco, has merged with 'Take-Two Interactive' to form a Zynga x Take-Two joint company. Zynga is most known for its hit mobile titles such as Farmville and Harry Potter, while Take-Two Interactive is behind some of the largest titles in gaming, such as 'Red Dead Redemption,' and 'Grand Theft Auto.' The deal provided Zynga shareholders with $12.7 billion USD, which is comprised of $3.50 per Zynga share and $0.0406 Take-Two shares per Zynga share. Take-Two Interactive stated that it is excited to work with Zynga as the company has a respectable track record with free-to-play games and high-quality mobile games. Additionally, Zynga is looking forward to working with Take-Two as each of its titles are renowned and well received. Through this partnership, it is expected that the Zynga x Take-Two joint company will product mobile games based on Take-Two's properties, such as Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, as these recognizable names would bring in a large number of players from a new mobile platform. Image Credit: Take-Two Interactive ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mobile Gaming Partnerships:** The merger between Zynga and Take-Two Interactive opens up opportunities for mobile game development based on Take-Two's popular titles. - **Joint Company Formation:** The formation of Zynga x Take-Two joint company indicates potential for collaborative efforts in game development and business strategy. - **Free-to-play Expansion:** Zynga's track record with free-to-play games could mean potential for expanding this business model through the new joint company. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Gaming:** The merger between Zynga and Take-Two Interactive is a disruptive innovation opportunity for mobile game development. - **Video Games:** The Zynga x Take-Two joint company could potentially disrupt the video game industry through collaborative game development efforts. - **Mergers and Acquisitions:** The $12.7 billion USD merger between Zynga and Take-Two Interactive could set a precedent for other similar mergers and acquisitions within the gaming industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large Gaming Company Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-purchased-activision.md) - [Augmented Reality Game Divisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niantic-scopely.md) - [Funded Mobile Development Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigger-games.md) - [Game Development Brand Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spry-fox-1.md) - [Major Mobile Web3 Titles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugartown.md) - [Game Studio Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quantic-dream.md) - [Indie Game Studio Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-rac7.md) - [Game Studio Aquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spry-fox.md) - [Expanded Mobile Game Publishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zimad.md)