Game Rant says that Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous was the basis for Owlcat's publishing:
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Thanks Couchpotato!How Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Laid the Groundwork for Owlcat's New Publishing Arm
Key Takeaways
The recent announcement that Owlcat, developers of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, would publish a pair of indie games–Rue Valley and Shadow of the Road–shouldn’t come as a surprise to fans of the beloved RPG developer. The studio characterized the decision as a logical next step after self-publishing a few titles.
- Owlcat is becoming a publisher for indie games to help new studios bring their visions to life.
- Owlcat is using its self-publishing experience on games like Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous to guide its publishing efforts.
- Owlcat's publishing journey is starting with Emotion Spark Studios and Another Angle Games, with the company striving to mentor and guide them.
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