Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., established in 2005 through the merger of Bandai and Namco, is a Japanese multinational company specializing in video games, toys, and entertainment products. The company is headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, and operates globally, offering a diverse range of products and services. Bandai Namco is renowned for its popular video game franchises, including ‘Tekken’, ‘Dark Souls’, and ‘Elden Ring’. In addition to video games, the company has a strong presence in the toy and collectibles market, producing products for franchises like ‘Gundam’ and ‘Tamagotchi’. In 2025, Bandai Namco reported a significant increase in digital profits, partly due to the success of ‘Elden Ring: Nightreign’, which sold over 5 million copies. The company also leads in game and entertainment patents in Japan, surpassing competitors like Sony Interactive Entertainment. In 2025, Sony acquired a 2.5% stake in Bandai Namco, aiming to enhance global engagement among anime and manga fans. This strategic partnership focuses on expanding the fan community for intellectual properties such as anime and manga worldwide, merging the strengths of both companies to create new and emotionally engaging experiences for fans.
Bandai Namco is renowned for publishing popular video game franchises such as 'Tekken', 'Dark Souls', and 'Elden Ring'.
The company has a strong presence in the toy and collectibles market, producing products for franchises like 'Gundam' and 'Tamagotchi'.
In 2025, Bandai Namco reported a significant increase in digital profits, partly due to the success of 'Elden Ring: Nightreign', which sold over 5 million copies.
Sony acquired a 2.5% stake in Bandai Namco in 2025, aiming to enhance global engagement among anime and manga fans.
Bandai Namco leads in game and entertainment patents in Japan, surpassing competitors like Sony Interactive Entertainment.
