Balatro publisher Playstack to be acquired by Fandom and GameSpot parent IMC for $151 million
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Chris Kerr
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Summary
Integrated Media Company (IMC), the parent company of Fandom, GameSpot, and Fanatical, is acquiring an 84.5% stake in Playstack — the UK-based publisher behind hit games Balatro and Abiotic Factor — for approximately £112.4 million ($151 million). The deal, announced by Playstack owner TruFin on May 21, 2026, values the publisher at around £125 million ($169 million). The sale is to VantageCo, an IMC subsidiary.
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· 3 pulledPlaystack owner TruFin announced the proposed sale on May 21, 2026.
The company told investors it has agreed to sell its 84.5 percent stake in the UK publisher to VantageCo for around £112.4 million ($151 million).
The deal values Playstack at around £125 million ($169 million) in total.
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