Reforged Studios has picked up the publisher behind Super Meat Boy 3D, which is a big step in indie publishing. This deal gives Reforged Studios control over the publishing rights and infrastructure for the new platformer, tied to one of the most recognizable brands in gaming.
Super Meat Boy 3D is the 3D sequel to Team Meat’s notoriously challenging original from 2010. The first game sold over 2 million copies in its first year and became a cornerstone of the modern indie movement. This acquisition shows that Reforged Studios is focusing on established intellectual properties instead of starting from scratch. This strategy can save on brand-building costs but also comes with high expectations from a dedicated fanbase.
We don’t have details on the acquisition price or specific terms. WN Hub first reported the deal, but Reforged Studios hasn’t released a formal statement with financial details as of now.
This move takes place during a time of consolidation in the mid-tier publishing industry. Smaller publishers with strong IPs are becoming attractive targets for larger studios that want to broaden their release schedules without the full costs of internal development. It’s still unclear whether Reforged Studios will speed up Super Meat Boy 3D’s development or keep it on its current path.
On another note, the game data mentioned in this story refers to 7 Days to Die, the open-world survival game from The Fun Pimps — not Telltale Games as previously stated. It holds an 85% positive rating from 181,814 Steam reviews and attracts around 24,963 concurrent players at a price of $44.99. The game’s community has its own concerns. Players are feeling anxious about the game’s future direction after 7 Days to Die’s full 1.0 launch in 2024, following over a decade in Early Access. One Steam reviewer quipped, “Don’t worry gents, bandits will finally get released behind a DLC with the brand new Dead By Daylight devs at the helm,” highlighting fears about monetization changes with any ownership shifts.
| 7 Days to Die Steam Reviews | 85% positive |
| Total Steam Reviews | 181,814 |
| Current Concurrent Players | 24,963 |
| Current Steam Price | $44.99 |
| Original Super Meat Boy Release Year | 2010 |
Players typically don’t react positively to publisher acquisitions in the indie scene. The common complaint about 7 Days to Die is that whenever a beloved title changes hands, it usually leads to paid DLC and new monetization strategies. This ongoing skepticism will likely follow Super Meat Boy 3D as Reforged Studios shares its plans for the franchise.
What To Watch
- Whether Reforged Studios puts out a formal statement to clarify the acquisition terms and its development roadmap for Super Meat Boy 3D.
- How Team Meat’s founders — Tommy Refenes and Edmund McMillen — publicly respond, especially since McMillen has mostly distanced himself from the 3D project.
- Whether the acquisition speeds up or delays the release of Super Meat Boy 3D, and if any changes in monetization will come with the new publishing arrangement.
