Classic studio and publisher Acclaim is being revived as Acclaim Inc., following the purchase of the trademark and some of the original company’s IPs.
UPDATE: August 26th
Following the teaser campaign (see below), Acclaim has issued the following video.
The video is accompanied by a date, September 10th, 2025, on which date Acclaim states it will “reveal new surprises” which includes announcements and “exclusive content.”
On September 10th, 2025, Acclaim will reveal new surprises, exclusive content, and announcements you won’t want to miss. This is your first glimpse of what’s ahead. For decades, Acclaim has been part of gaming history. Now we’re bringing the energy back with fresh ideas, bold creativity, and unforgettable experiences. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the full reveal on 9.10.25. Share your predictions in the comments. What do you think is coming?
Meanwhile, the final line of the YouTube video’s description hints at Acclaim having at least one eye on publishing.
Interested in seeing your game reach players worldwide? Pitch your game to us today: playacclaim.com/pitch.
Right, now you know what has just happened, you can catch up below with how this was initially built up.
The original Acclaim was responsible for a decent selection of games during the 80s, 90s, and noughties, ranging from the North American and European publishing of Tiger-Heli to adaptations like Airwolf, Rambo, Knightrider, and Back to the Future II & III. All of those were in the last 3 years of the 1980s, and for the next decade they put out at least 10 titles a year, with the Turok series, NHL franchise, adaptations like South Park and The Simpsons, some developed in-house, others by independents.
This continued into the current millennium, with Crazy Taxi, and Team17’s Worms 3D both landing in 2004. But that is where the Acclaim story ended, aside from a few postscripts… until now. Published during Gamescom 2025, this official release states:
Get ready for the next era of gaming. The legendary name in video games returns. New worlds, bold ideas, and the next wave of unforgettable games.
From heart-pounding action to unforgettable stories, Acclaim is building a line-up that’s ready to redefine how you play. This is just the beginning.
In addition, this video was published:
Some social media posts followed, teasing the transmission’s imminence:
We’ll update you as soon as we know what the final announcement of Acclaim’s revival is. We’re expecting at least one game.
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