# Fernris Creations, formerly known as CCP Games, said it has bought itself back from Korean video game company Pearl Abyss in a deal worth $120 million.

*genai · news · 2026-05-06 · Gizmodo*

## Key points

- Google DeepMind has acquired a minority stake in Fernris Creations, the maker of EVE Online.
- Fernris Creations has bought back its independence from Pearl Abyss for $120 million.
- Google DeepMind and Fernris Creations will research AI intelligence in complex, player-driven environments using EVE Online.
- DeepMind will test and evaluate AI models on an offline instance of EVE Online running locally.
- The partnership also aims to explore AI-powered gameplay experiences within EVE Online.

**Companies:** Google DeepMind, Fernris Creations
**Countries:** South Korea

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