Nintendo has announced they’re acquiring Hirogami developer Bandai Namco Studios Singapore, after which the developer will operate as an internal studio under the new name Nintendo Studios Singapore.

The new deal will see Nintendo acquire shares of the developer and integrate them as a fully internal subsidiary, with the goal of further assisting developing on core Nintendo titles (as the studio did previously under Bandai Namco).

Here’s a brief blurb on the developer:

Bandai Namco Studios Singapore was established as one of Bandai Namco Group’s overseas bases and is a development company with strong expertise in creating in-game art assets. It has contributed to the development of Nintendo titles, including the Splatoon series, and has an ongoing business relationship with Nintendo.

Considering this business record, Nintendo has made the decision to acquire shares in BNSS to strengthen the development structure of the Nintendo Group.