Destroy All Humans remake developer goes independent, splits from THQ Nordic and parent company Embracer Group

Black Forest Games, the studio behind remakes of the first two Destroy All Humans games, has become independent through a management buyout from THQ Nordic and parent company Embracer Group. It has also co-founded Third Signal, a group intended to support independent studios with resources and creative freedom.

Third Signal chief executive Andreas Tobler said the group aims to help developer-led teams preserve their creative legacy and make new games. Black Forest Games was among Embracer’s early acquisitions, and its departure follows the group’s major restructuring in 2024, which included selling Gearbox. The studio has not said it owns the Destroy All Humans rights and will continue working with THQ Nordic in some capacity.