Two subsidiaries of Japanese entertainment juggernaut Bandai Namco, namely Bandai Namco Entertainment and Bandai Namco Online, will merge in April 2025, with the former company being the sole survivor of the upcoming consolidation. Born out of a merger between legendary toy manufacturer Bandai and multimedia giant Namco, Bandai Namco owns many popular Japanese franchises, including Dark Souls, Gundam, and The Idolmaster.