Sega has announced they’ve sold off Amplitude Studios to members of its internal team, making the studio go independent once again.

Originally founded back in 2011 by former Ubisoft employees Romain de Waubert de Genlis and Mathieu Girard, Amplitude Studios was eventually acquired by Sega 2016 and was part of its Sega Europe branch.

“Our studio is backed by strong and meaningful franchises and our team is committed to creating the best games possible,” founder Romain de Waubert de Genlis: said. “With our extensive experiences in strategy game development and two exciting titles currently in progress, we are confident in our ability to deliver outstanding experience to players. This decision allows us to be more agile in our approach while continuing to shape the vision that has been ours from the very beginning, empowering us to push boundaries and be closer as ever of our community.”