Is Relic Entertainment Canadian?
Partly
Ownership is split or partially foreign — read the details.
What we found
Vancouver studio (Company of Heroes, Homeworld) sold by Japan's SEGA in March 2024 after a management buyout backed by Emona Capital, a global investment firm, which now holds majority ownership. Relic operates independe.
The receipt
| Verdict | Borderline |
| Category | Gaming, Toys & Sporting Goods |
| HQ | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/relic-partners-with-investment-… secondary source — registry check pending “It states Relic has become an independent developer again after partnering with an investment firm, implying the investment firm now holds ownership.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
Canadian alternatives to Relic Entertainment
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behaviour Interactive | Technology | Montreal, QC | View ownership → |
| Capybara Games | Media & Entertainment | Toronto, Ontario | View ownership → |
| Compulsion Games | Media & Entertainment | Montreal, Quebec | View ownership → |
| Frima Studio | Media & Entertainment | Quebec City, Quebec | View ownership → |
| Hothead Games | Media & Entertainment | Vancouver, British Columbia | View ownership → |
| Ironclad Games | Technology | Vancouver, British Columbia | View ownership → |
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