Why is BHVR claiming to have developed and published games by other studios?
Hello, I recently noticed that on BHVR's 'Games Portfolio' you are claiming that you Develop and publish games that everyone loves and you list the games 'Darkest Dungeon' and '7 Days To Die'.
Darkest Dungeon was developed by Red Hook Studios.. You didnt make that game you bought the studio in 2024.
7 Days to die was developed by The Fun Pimp Studio, which you bought this year in 2026. you did not develop or publish that game either.
Looking for some clarification, because the wording HEAVILY implies that you are claiming credit for those games. Thank you for your attention to this issue!
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yea that is very weird why would they do that if it aint even there own game. thats weird i dont get it
Why are we making separate accounts to make your post seem like more people agree with you
It openly states that "We develop AND publish boldy original games.." (BHVR Video Game Portfolio) Just because its on their portfolio DOES NOT mean that they developed it, if it was developed by another company they obviously published it and/or possibly even helped in the development process. (You can also add things to your portfolio that you helped in! You do not have to be the main creator of said thing.)
It clearly states that they also put published games on their portfolio, so they could've published the game and bought out the company at a later date.
First of all, this is my only account. You are reaching.
Second, why dont YOU do the research I did. They did not publish or have anything to do with the development of those games based on the timeline. They didnt publish them, and they are heavily impllying they did with the language they use! just pointing that out. Weird how you say "they could have published them", without actually doing a simple google search.
Not sure why your defending this company so hard. Just poiting out some strange BHVR (pun intended)
Just thought it was pretty funny how there was an account made 20 minutes after yours and it just supports the post you made, typically that means someone made an alt lol
Aside from that, what language did they use? And after some quick Google searches TFP Joins Behaviour Interactive "We'll continue to lead development.. but now, with Behaviors help, we'll be able to grow the team and deliver more.." (post from The Fun Pimp Studio) BHVR has since added job listings for 7 Days to Die to their website, and seem to be helping with development of the game. (Hence why its on the portfolio)
Red Hook Studios & Darkest Dungeon: Same thing happened to this studio as the previous, they decided to partner with BHVR in order to increase the longevity and get more help with developing the game. This stuff happens all the time with other gaming companies and I simply do not see why they would not add it to their portfolio as they take an active part in developing the game.
Not really doing this to defend the company as a whole, I just know that I myself and other game developers do this so it doesn't really make sense imo..
bhvr is the games publisher now. That is how things work. 7d2d used to be so fun, shame what happened to it. I’ll never forget dying in that game because i spawned in a burnt forest and overheated. God the iron galaxy ps4 port was a good time.
Justice for jawoodle!
I think it makes perfect sense when they had nothing to do with actually developing those games that were made a decade before they bought the studio.
Your being very facetious by asking "what language they used" its clearly in my original post and the website for BHVR portfolio. im simply pointing out they are taking credit for games that were "Fans" of (their own words) and simple searches on what and which studios developed and published them and when BHVR acquired those companies. It really isn't rocket science to search up the things you're questioning me about, and not everyone is a developer like you. Transparency is very important.
Again, Just pointing out its a little weird why it has that quote and those games listed under the portfolio page.
What I am trying to say is that they currently are actively helping develop the games, so it would not make sense as to why it wouldn't be on their portfolio. I suppose a wording change could help to prevent future mix ups, but I honestly feel it is unneeded.
Your right as well, it was not clear to me that both games are CURRENTLY being added on, but they are claiming that the developed and published. So I guess its just slight miswording/slight misrepresentation maybe? Not a big deal but also very confusing.