Summary
- Sony has opened a new PlayStation studio in Los Angeles, California, as confirmed by a recent job listing.
- The newly-established internal PlayStation studio is working on a high-profile original AAA IP for PS5.
- Speculation suggests that the new PlayStation studio could be for a Bungie spin-off team or former Deviation Games co-founder Jason Blundell's team.
Sony has recently expanded its gaming empire with the launch of a new AAA game studio in the heart of Los Angeles, California. This exciting development marks the 20th studio to join the PlayStation first-party family, and it's already generating buzz with its focus on crafting a new high-profile AAA IP for the PS5.
PlayStation's first-party studios are celebrated as some of the most prestigious in the gaming world, consistently delivering top-tier experiences that gamers eagerly anticipate. From the epic tales of Santa Monica Studio to the gripping adventures crafted by Naughty Dog and the innovative worlds of Insomniac Games, PlayStation's roster is a powerhouse of talent. Over the years, Sony has further bolstered its lineup by acquiring established development partners like Housemarque, Bluepoint Games, and Firesprite. Now, a new, yet-to-be-named studio is poised to join these ranks and capture the attention of fans everywhere.
Located in Los Angeles, this burgeoning PlayStation first-party studio is hard at work on what's being described as a "ground-breaking" original AAA IP. The confirmation of this venture came via a job listing for a Project Senior Producer, which explicitly stated that the role is for a "newly-established AAA studio" in Los Angeles. The identity of the team behind this studio has sparked some intriguing theories. One theory suggests it could be the spin-off PlayStation team working on Bungie's Gummybears incubation project, announced amidst the Bungie layoffs in July 2024. During these layoffs, 155 staff members were set to transition to Sony Interactive Entertainment over the coming quarters.
PlayStation's Newest Internal Studio Might Have Been Salvaged From a Failed Partnership
Another compelling theory points to the team led by Jason Blundell, a veteran developer known for his work on Call of Duty: Black Ops. Blundell had previously partnered with PlayStation as a co-founder of Deviation Games, where they were developing a new AAA IP for PS5. However, internal challenges led to Blundell's departure from Deviation Games in 2022, and the studio's eventual closure in March 2024. Interestingly, by May 2024, many former Deviation Games employees were found to have joined PlayStation, forming a new team under Blundell's leadership.
Given that Blundell's team has been in development longer than the Bungie spin-off, it's plausible that PlayStation's new internal studio is home to this group. While the exact nature of their project remains a mystery, fans speculate it might involve continuing or rebooting Deviation Games' ambitious AAA project. Although it may be years before Sony officially unveils details about this new studio, the gaming community is thrilled to know that another PlayStation first-party title is on the horizon.
