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The former PUBG Mobile and PUBG: Battlegrounds publisher Tencent has now invested in UK\u2019s AAA studio, Lighthouse Games. The studio itself was announced earlier this year in March. It was founded by Forza Horizon developer Playground Games\u2019 former head and co-founder Gavin Raeburn. Here\u2019s all you need to know about this latest update.<\/p>\n

Tencent invests in Lighthouse Games<\/h3>\n

The news comes via GamesIndustry.biz. According to Raeburn\u2019s statement about the investment, the nature is reportedly purely financial as the members of the studio will continue to control its creative and publishing decisions. Tencent\u2019s funding will be invested in \u201cnew technology and recruitment\u201d. However, the specifics of the value of the investment have not yet been made public.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the publication, Raeburn explains,<\/p>\n

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\u201cAn investment of this scale allows us to grow our team and prove the vision for our game and remain completely independent, whilst still leveraging the skills and experience of one of the world\u2019s largest video game publishers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n