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Aquiris
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Aquiris Game Studio
Websiteurl
aquiris.com.br
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2007
Descriptiontext

Aquiris Game Studio is a Brazilian game developer founded in 2007 in Porto Alegre by Amilton Diesel, Mauricio Longoni, and Israel Mendes, and currently operating with a team of over 150 employees including remote staff across Brazil. The studio builds cross-platform 3D games across mobile (iOS, Android), consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo Switch), and PC, with a portfolio spanning original franchises such as the Horizon Chase racing series and Wonderbox adventure, alongside licensed-IP titles including Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem (Warner Bros.) and Horizon Chase: Senna Forever (Ayrton Senna estate). Core technology consists of a proprietary cross-platform game engine enabling single-development deployments to multiple storefronts and subscription services.

Aquiris monetizes through three channels: one-time license sales on console and PC storefronts (e.g., Horizon Chase Turbo via PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam), subscription revenue via Apple Arcade (Horizon Chase 2, Wonderbox), and licensing royalties from branded-IP partnerships. Distribution leverages digital marketplaces — Apple Arcade, Google Play, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, and Steam — supplemented by direct channels including the company's website, press portal, and news site. Since April 2022, the studio has operated under a strategic investment and 15-year multi-game publishing agreement with Epic Games, with Epic's Hector Sanchez holding a board seat, positioning Aquiris within Epic's broader publishing and Unreal Engine ecosystem while retaining operational autonomy from its Porto Alegre headquarters.

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Aquiris Game Studio is a Brazilian cross-platform game developer (founded 2007, Porto Alegre, 150+ staff) building original and licensed-IP titles such as the Horizon Chase franchise, Wonderbox, and Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem for mobile, console, and PC, operating under a 15-year Epic Games publishing partnership since 2022.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersPorto Alegre, Brazil
HQ citystring
Porto Alegre
HQ countrystring
Brazil
HQ regionstring
Latin America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
video game development, mobile game development, cross-platform gaming, console game publishing, licensed IP games
Industry2 codes
1Sports/Racing Game Studios
CodeMPAFAAAJPrimaryYes
2Narrative/Adventure & RPG Game Studios
CodeMPAFAAALPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Software Publishers5132
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation7990
Product category
Video Games
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Game Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

One-time purchase model for console and PC games like Horizon Chase Turbo sold through digital storefronts

aquiris.com.br
2Subscription Gaming
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Games like Horizon Chase 2 and Wonderbox available through Apple Arcade subscription service

aquiris.com.br
3Licensing Partnerships
TypeLicensing Royalties
Description

Revenue from branded games like Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem (Warner Bros. IP) and Horizon Chase: Senna Forever (Ayrton Senna IP)

aquiris.com.br
Marketing channels7 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels5 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Brand1 of 3 records shown
1Horizon Chase
Description

Racing game franchise including Horizon Chase, Horizon Chase Turbo, Horizon Chase 2, and Horizon Chase: Senna Forever

aquiris.com.br
+2 more records
Core offering1 text field

Aquiris Game Studio develops and publishes video games across mobile, console, and PC platforms. Its portfolio includes the original Horizon Chase racing franchise (Turbo, 2, Senna Forever), the adventure title Wonderbox, and the licensed-IP mobile game Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem. The studio sells and distributes these titles through digital storefronts including Apple Arcade, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Google Play, and Steam.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • 9.1 rating from Gaming Age in 2018
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

Aquiris Game Studio is a Brazilian game development company that creates memorable games across multiple platforms. The company's portfolio includes original racing games (Horizon Chase Turbo, Horizon Chase 2, Horizon Chase: Senna Forever), adventure games (Wonderbox), and licensed IP games (Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem). These games are available on various platforms including PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch, Apple Arcade, and mobile devices. The studio operates as a single unified game development studio rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, with each game being a standalone product.

Product and service5 records
1Horizon Chase Turbo
CategoryRacing game
Description

A classic 90s-style arcade racing game offering pure racing nostalgia with vibrant graphics and fun gameplay, available across console and PC storefronts for individual consumers.

2Horizon Chase 2
CategoryRacing game
Description

Sequel to Horizon Chase Turbo featuring distinctive graphics and gameplay, released on Apple Arcade for individual mobile gaming subscribers.

3Horizon Chase: Senna Forever
CategoryRacing game
Description

A special-edition racing game honoring Ayrton Senna through an IP partnership with the Ayrton Senna estate, offering a unique tribute experience to individual consumers.

4Wonderbox
CategoryAdventure game
Description

An adventure game featuring creative exploration and engaging gameplay mechanics, distributed via Apple Arcade to individual mobile gaming subscribers.

5Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem
CategoryLicensed IP action game
Description

A mobile game featuring Warner Bros. Looney Tunes characters in action-packed gameplay, developed under IP licensing with Warner Bros. and distributed via Google Play Store and other mobile channels to individual consumers.

Scale indicator5 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Market position
Strengths3 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Classification, Details

Named customers6 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
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No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
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Number of profiles
Profiles6 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds3 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors3 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Aquiris

Video Gamesaquiris.com.br

Aquiris Game Studio is a Brazilian cross-platform game developer (founded 2007, Porto Alegre, 150+ staff) building original and licensed-IP titles such as the Horizon Chase franchise, Wonderbox, and Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem for mobile, console, and PC, operating under a 15-year Epic Games publishing partnership since 2022.

What Aquiris does

Aquiris Game Studio is a Brazilian game developer founded in 2007 in Porto Alegre by Amilton Diesel, Mauricio Longoni, and Israel Mendes, and currently operating with a team of over 150 employees including remote staff across Brazil. The studio builds cross-platform 3D games across mobile (iOS, Android), consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo Switch), and PC, with a portfolio spanning original franchises such as the Horizon Chase racing series and Wonderbox adventure, alongside licensed-IP titles including Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem (Warner Bros.) and Horizon Chase: Senna Forever (Ayrton Senna estate). Core technology consists of a proprietary cross-platform game engine enabling single-development deployments to multiple storefronts and subscription services.

Aquiris monetizes through three channels: one-time license sales on console and PC storefronts (e.g., Horizon Chase Turbo via PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam), subscription revenue via Apple Arcade (Horizon Chase 2, Wonderbox), and licensing royalties from branded-IP partnerships. Distribution leverages digital marketplaces — Apple Arcade, Google Play, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, and Steam — supplemented by direct channels including the company's website, press portal, and news site. Since April 2022, the studio has operated under a strategic investment and 15-year multi-game publishing agreement with Epic Games, with Epic's Hector Sanchez holding a board seat, positioning Aquiris within Epic's broader publishing and Unreal Engine ecosystem while retaining operational autonomy from its Porto Alegre headquarters.

Aquiris firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Aquiris
Legal name
Aquiris Game Studio
Website
https://aquiris.com.br
Company type
Private
Founded year
2007
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Aquiris Game Studio is a Brazilian cross-platform game developer (founded 2007, Porto Alegre, 150+ staff) building original and licensed-IP titles such as the Horizon Chase franchise, Wonderbox, and Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem for mobile, console, and PC, operating under a 15-year Epic Games publishing partnership since 2022.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Aquiris industry classification

Industry
Product category
Video Games
NAICS
Software Publishers (5132)
SIC
Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
akta.pro primary industry
Sports/Racing Game Studios (MPAFAAAJ)
akta.pro secondary industry
Narrative/Adventure & RPG Game Studios (MPAFAAAL)

Keywords

  • Video game development
  • Mobile game development
  • Cross-platform gaming
  • Console game publishing
  • Licensed IP games

Where Aquiris is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Porto Alegre
HQ country
Brazil
HQ region
Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Aquiris business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

  1. Game Sales: One-time purchase model for console and PC games like Horizon Chase Turbo sold through digital storefronts
  2. Subscription Gaming: Games like Horizon Chase 2 and Wonderbox available through Apple Arcade subscription service
  3. Licensing Partnerships: Revenue from branded games like Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem (Warner Bros. IP) and Horizon Chase: Senna Forever (Ayrton Senna IP)

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Aquiris product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Aquiris Game Studio develops and publishes video games across mobile, console, and PC platforms. Its portfolio includes the original Horizon Chase racing franchise (Turbo, 2, Senna Forever), the adventure title Wonderbox, and the licensed-IP mobile game Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem. The studio sells and distributes these titles through digital storefronts including Apple Arcade, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Google Play, and Steam.

Product overview

Aquiris Game Studio is a Brazilian game development company that creates memorable games across multiple platforms. The company's portfolio includes original racing games (Horizon Chase Turbo, Horizon Chase 2, Horizon Chase: Senna Forever), adventure games (Wonderbox), and licensed IP games (Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem). These games are available on various platforms including PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch, Apple Arcade, and mobile devices. The studio operates as a single unified game development studio rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, with each game being a standalone product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Horizon Chase: Racing game franchise including Horizon Chase, Horizon Chase Turbo, Horizon Chase 2, and Horizon Chase: Senna Forever
  • Wonderbox
  • Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem

Products and services

  • Horizon Chase Turbo A classic 90s-style arcade racing game offering pure racing nostalgia with vibrant graphics and fun gameplay, available across console and PC storefronts for individual consumers.
  • Horizon Chase 2 Sequel to Horizon Chase Turbo featuring distinctive graphics and gameplay, released on Apple Arcade for individual mobile gaming subscribers.
  • Horizon Chase: Senna Forever A special-edition racing game honoring Ayrton Senna through an IP partnership with the Ayrton Senna estate, offering a unique tribute experience to individual consumers.
  • Wonderbox An adventure game featuring creative exploration and engaging gameplay mechanics, distributed via Apple Arcade to individual mobile gaming subscribers.
  • Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem A mobile game featuring Warner Bros. Looney Tunes characters in action-packed gameplay, developed under IP licensing with Warner Bros. and distributed via Google Play Store and other mobile channels to individual consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 9.1 rating from Gaming Age in 2018
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Aquiris

Customer profile

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Aquiris technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Aquiris partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Aquiris competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Strengths3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Aquiris social profiles

Digital presence

Aquiris financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Aquiris leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Aquiris funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Aquiris M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Aquiris

What does Aquiris do?

Aquiris Game Studio develops and publishes video games across mobile, console, and PC platforms. Its portfolio includes the original Horizon Chase racing franchise (Turbo, 2, Senna Forever), the adventure title Wonderbox, and the licensed-IP mobile game Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem. The studio sells and distributes these titles through digital storefronts including Apple Arcade, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Google Play, and Steam.

Is Aquiris a public or private company?

Aquiris is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Aquiris founded?

Aquiris was founded in 2007. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Aquiris based?

Aquiris is headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil, in the Latin America region.

How does Aquiris make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Game Sales are the primary driver. The others are subscription Gaming and licensing Partnerships.

Does Aquiris have an API?

No public API is recorded for Aquiris.

What industry is Aquiris in?

Aquiris's product category is Video Games. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAFAAAJ, Sports/Racing Game Studios, with a secondary code of MPAFAAAL, Narrative/Adventure & RPG Game Studios. Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 7990.

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GamesIndustry.bizLooney Tunes: World of Mayhem to be taken offline in October 2026Mobile game Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem will be shut down on October 15, 2026, with app store removal scheduled for August 23. The game, developed by Aquiris Game Studio and published by Scopely since 2018, will see its social channels deactivated on August 16 and players will no longer be able to make in-game purchases after that date. The shutdown joins a growing list of mobile game closures, following Nintendo's announcement that Mario Kart Tour will also go offline this September.GamerantA Switch Game is Being Delisted on June 1Horizon Chase Turbo, a racing game developed by Aquiris Game Studio, will be delisted from the Nintendo Switch eShop on June 1, with new purchases becoming unavailable after that date. The developer was acquired by Epic Games in 2023, and the delisting follows Epic's announcement of 1,000 layoffs, leading to fan speculation of a connection though no official reason has been confirmed. Current owners will retain the ability to download the game after the delisting date, while Horizon Chase 2 will remain available on the platform.BitlyEpic Games Invests in Brazilian Developer AquirisEpic Games has invested in Brazilian developer Aquiris and signed a publishing agreement for the studio's upcoming unannounced game. The investment is intended to support Aquiris' development over the next 15 years, with Epic Games' Hector Sanchez joining the board to facilitate collaboration on technology and product development.Game DeveloperEpic Games invests in Wonderbox developer AquirisEpic Games has invested in Brazilian video game studio Aquiris and established a multi-game publishing deal for future unannounced titles. As part of the agreement, Epic's head of third-party publishing will join Aquiris' board to support product development and expansion.NMEEpic Games has invested in Brazilian developer AquirisEpic Games has invested in Brazilian developer Aquiris and entered a multi-game publishing agreement for future unannounced titles. As part of the deal, Epic's Hector Sanchez will join Aquiris' board of directors to support technology and business development. This partnership aims to enhance the quality and reach of Aquiris' games through Epic's resources.