Firaxis is now part of Take-Two's2K Games publishing label. 2K Games recently publishedCivilization IV for the PC and Sid Meier's Pirates! for Xbox.
"This is a tremendous opportunity for Firaxis," said Briggs, who is Founder, President and CEO of Firaxis. "2K Games is an energetic label that shares our goals and vision for making great games that stand the test of time. We are pleased to be associated with the energy and commitment to quality work that 2K represents, and look forward to a great future together."
"2K Games has already been a tremendous partner to Firaxis in the marketing and release of Sid Meier's Pirates! and Sid Meier's Civilization IV. We're excited about all of the possibilities ahead of us as we work together to explore new ideas, new products and new consumer markets," said Meier.
The Firaxis team remains intact and will maintain its offices outside Baltimore, MD. The purchase does not affect the studio's current development plans.
Meier and Briggs founded Firaxis Games in 1996. Along with its recent hits, Firaxis created Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri, Sid Meier's Civilization III, and Sid Meier's Gettysburg!
