Aspyr

An American video game publisher and developer known for porting major franchises and publishing diverse console and PC titles.

First-person

Action

Action-adventure

Role-playing game (RPG)

Role-playing (RPG)

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Website

Founded

1996

Acquired

2021

HQ

Austin, United States

Parent

Embracer Group

Known for

Porting / Remastering / Action-Adventure

18

Games

2003–2023

Years

7

Platforms

$18.49

Ø CIB

-34.8%

24M change

About

Aspyr is a video game publisher recognized for porting and publishing major franchises, including Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Star Wars Jedi Knight. The company has published and ported a diverse range of titles such as Wakeboarding Unleashed (2003), Activision Anthology (2003), Dreamfall: The Longest Journey (2006), and The Shield: The Game (2007). Their portfolio also extends to casual and educational releases like Martine in the Mountains (2008), Hello Kitty Daily (2008), and FutureU: The Prep Game for SAT (2008).

Founded in 1996 in Austin, Texas, the company established its industry footprint by specializing in operating system translations, particularly bringing high-profile Windows releases to macOS. This technical expertise paved the way for its extensive collaboration with LucasArts to preserve and expand the Star Wars gaming library. Through these efforts, the publisher brought Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast and Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy to Apple hardware, later remastering them for modern consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Similarly, their ports of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords introduced these landmark role-playing games to iOS, Android, and macOS audiences.

Beyond the galaxy far, far away, the publisher diversified its portfolio during the 2000s by securing distribution rights for various niche and licensed properties. This strategy included catering to younger audiences on handheld platforms, exemplified by the release of Emma in the Mountains (2008) for the Nintendo DS. By balancing massive intellectual properties with specialized educational, casual, and sports titles, the company cemented its role as a versatile bridge-builder between different gaming ecosystems.