Nintendo’s Bold Expansion: Bandai Namco Studios Singapore Reborn as Nintendo Studios Singapore

Nintendo just turned Bandai Namco Studios Singapore into its very first Singapore studio for ~$770K The team behind Splatoon 3 art, New Pokémon Snap, Tekken 8… now 100% Nintendo.

December 1, 2025

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If you’ve been scrolling X lately, you might have stumbled upon @Stealth40k’s post highlighting Bandai Namco Studios Singapore’s impressive resume—and teasing Nintendo’s big move.

Nintendo just announced it’s acquiring the studio, rebranding it as Nintendo Studios Singapore Pte. Ltd., marking the company’s first development studio in Singapore.

This isn’t a massive blockbuster buyout; the deal’s valued at around $770,000.

But for Nintendo, it’s a strategic gem that bolsters their global dev pipeline just as anticipation builds for the next-gen Switch successor.

Hopefully this will help the local singapore development scene more and grow our gaming ecosystem.

Bandai Namco Studios Singapore previous works:

– Splatoon 3
– New Pokemon Snap
– Ace Combat 7
– Soul Calibur VI
– Tekken 7
– Tekken 8

This isn't Sakurai's team that directly worked on Smash Ultimate, Kirby Air Riders and Mario Kart.

The first Nintendo studio in Singapore. pic.twitter.com/gXnQYyWVGd
— Stealth (@Stealth40k) November 27, 2025

Nintendo's purchase of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore is valued at approximately $770,000.

I assume they are going to stay a support studio.

We'll find out what they work on when we see the credits of various Nintendo 1st Party games moving forward.https://t.co/gidvN5tFM8 pic.twitter.com/5a27kQzUvI
— Stealth (@Stealth40k) December 1, 2025

The Acquisition: Details Straight from Nintendo

On November 27, 2025, Nintendo inked a share transfer agreement with Bandai Namco Studios Inc. to snag 80% of BNSS shares, effective April 1, 2026 (pending standard conditions). The remaining 20% follows once operations stabilize.

Post-acquisition:

BNSS becomes a full Nintendo subsidiary.
Renamed Nintendo Studios Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Continues development ops seamlessly.

Nintendo’s stated goal? “Strengthen the development structure of the Nintendo Group” to meet surging global demand. BNSS’s track record with Nintendo IPs like the Splatoon series made it a natural fit.

The impact on Nintendo’s FY2026 finances? Minimal.This slots into Nintendo’s recent acquisition spree:

Shiver Entertainment (2024) – Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD devs.
Next Level Games (2021) – Luigi’s Mansion 3.
And more like SRD and Dynamo Pictures.

Why This Matters: Gearing Up for Switch 2 and beyond, Nintendo’s no stranger to external support, but owning a dedicated art asset powerhouse in Southeast Asia is savvy. Singapore’s tech hub status, plus Nintendo’s earlier launch of Nintendo Singapore Pte. Ltd. (a business accelerator in Sep 2025), signals deeper regional investment.

Timing is everything: With Switch 2 rumors heating up and Nintendo promising more first-party output, extra hands for art and support mean faster iterations on Mario, Zelda, Splatoon sequels, and Pokémon spin-offs. Expect their names in end credits of upcoming titles—watch for it!Fans speculate on revivals like F-Zero or Wave Race arcade ports, given BNSS’s chops, but it’ll likely stay support-focused.Wrapping Up: A Win for Nintendo’s EcosystemThis quiet acquisition exemplifies Nintendo’s philosophy: Steady, targeted growth over flashy splurges. Nintendo Studios Singapore isn’t reinventing the wheel—it’s greasing it for smoother, inkier, poké-snappier rides ahead.What do you think they’ll tackle first? Drop your predictions in the comments. Stay tuned for credits rolls that might just reveal the next big thing.

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