DECEMBER 14, 2021
Los Angeles, CA, December 14, 2021 – Maxon, a developer of premium creative tools for artists, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Pixologic, the creator of the sculpting software and award-winning painting, ZBrush. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021 and is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Until the closing of the transaction, each company will continue to operate independently. At the close, Pixologic Founder and CEO Ofer Alon and his team will join Maxon. Further details relating to the transaction will be disclosed following closing.
ZBrush is a leading 3D sculpting and painting solution for the world’s most respected companies and artists. By combining our world-class tools and staff, we hope to delight creative artists with a powerful tool set. and constantly expanding for their needs, ”said David McGavran, CEO of Maxon.
“ZBrush has been my passion for over two decades. I can’t think of a better place for the future of ZBrush and its community. I look forward to working with Maxon’s innovative development team to further revolutionize ZBrush for businesses. many years to come, ”said Ofer Alon, Founder and Visionary of Pixologic. “There has never been a better time for artists to add ZBrush to their creative arsenal.”
ZBrush is used by reputable movie studios, game developers, designers, advertisers, illustrators, and scientists around the world. The best creatives in the industry have used ZBrush for almost every major franchise including Dune, Star Wars, Avatar, Marvel Universe, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings / Hobbit, and many more. Its versatility has also made it an integral part of animated films such as Frozen, Tangled, Zootopia, Moana, Raya and the Last Dragon and Encanto. ZBrush has also been widely used in Triple A games including Fortnite, God of War franchise, Uncharted franchise, Assassin’s Creed franchise, Far Cry franchise, The Division franchise, and more. And, together, Maxon and Pixologic are building the tools that populate and make the Metaverse magnificent.
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