It has been the news of the week, unless another company hides an ace up its sleeve. Sony has bought Bungie unexpectedly, without leaks and revealing that it has cost 3,600 million dollars. In this way, the list of PlayStation Studios developers adds a new signing.
are altogether 19 studies that combine the Japanese company and there are many projects that we can expect in the future. Hermen Hulst has assured that more than 25 titles are in development for Sony, to which must be added other exclusive associations such as Haven Studios or Firewalk Studios.
That is why it is necessary to unravel what exactly are they each doing. In addition, Sony has revealed that more purchases will arrive in the future, so this list is going to fall short.
Bend Studio
One of the longest-serving developers in Sony’s portfolio. It was bought in 2000 by the Japanese company and it is endorsed by having worked on the Siphon Filter saga. A couple of PS Vita ports of Uncharted later, Days Gone arrived as a long shot.
Zombies invaded PS4 and later PC, but Sony was not convinced with the result, especially by critics. According to the latest information, the team underwent many changes, collaborated on several projects with Naughty Dog and is currently working on his own project, which we know nothing about. Of course, a Days Gone 2 has disappeared from the horizon.
Guerrilla Games
One of the jewels in the crown of Sony and on its own merits. Acquired by Sony in 2005, the former Killzone developers created a new IP with Aloy at the helm. The result? Horizon Forbidden West is just around the corner for an in-depth look at the Forbidden West.
On the other hand, Horizon Call of the Mountain It is the first game officially announced for PSVR2 and they want to show us that world from another perspective.
Average Molecule
Four years after being founded, Media Molecule was bought by Sony in 2010. They already endorsed the relationship they had established through LittleBigPlanet, they underpinned it with the magnificent Tearaway Unfolded and fulfilled expectations with the wonderful Dreams.
While they continue to carry out projects in their infinite universe, the studio’s management has ensured that Sony will continue to bet on them in the future. yes, still we don’t know what they’re up to.
PolyphonyDigital
To conquer a market as competitive as the video game market, you need to push hard and get ahead of your rivals. That’s what Polyphony Digital achieved with Grand Touring, squeezing the first PlayStation to unsuspected limits.
Kazunori Yamauchi is still at the forefront of the driving franchise and the long-awaited Gran Turismo 7 is hitting the curve at full speed for March. What’s more, this week we have a State of Play dedicated entirely to the work.
ValkyrieEntertainment
Behind the scenes Valkyrie Entertainment has done its job this time, the last of those added to PlayStation Studios in 2021. God of War, Halo Infinite, Valorant, Forza Motorsport 7 or State of Decay 2 are games that have supported and currently work closely with Santa Monica Studio.
Bluepoint Games
One of the most recent acquisitions that Sony has made. It was a constant rumor and almost an open secret that Bluepoint Games would end up being part of PlayStation Studios. In the end it has been so, with what the team that has done fabulous facelifts a Demon’s Souls and Shadow of the Colossuss are at the full disposal of the company.
The next game they work on has been rated “original content“, but they have not cleared the doubts about whether we will see another remaster, a remake or something totally new.
Housemarque
Sony’s signings in 2021 were several and among them we find the developers of Returnal, a rogue like that transports us to a planet that is peculiar, but not very friendly. The Finnish studio has recently launched the ps5 exclusive, although finishing a project does not prevent them from looking forward to the future. This is how they anticipate that Selene’s adventure will not be the last we see of them:
“We look forward to ushering in more lasting memories and exciting titles for the next quarter century and beyond.”
naughty dog
When we talk about Naughty Dog, we talk about Uncharted and The Last of Us. Of course, as long as we refer to the most recent trajectory of the study, since crash bandicoot Y Jack & Daxter They built the road to get here.
Uncharted aims to disappear completely of the deck, despite the release of the PS5 remaster or that its developers do not rule out its return. Therefore, we have far “multiple projects”, among which we can count a great multiplayer title and the possible remake of the first The Last of Us for PS5.
Of course, you also have to look at the movie screens with the Uncharted movie and the HBO series that will tell the journey of Joel and Ellie.
San Diego Studio
Here are those responsible for an anomaly like few others. With MLB The Show 22, we will see for the first time a game reach Xbox Game Pass on launch day and see the light on Nintendo Switch. Live to see, although after Activision Blizzard we can expect anything.
Beyond curiosity, more than a year ago we learned that San Diego Studio had in mind to make remakes of God of War and Uncharted. Right now, a team of around 200 people are working on an unannounced projectSo you have to be patient.
Team Asobi
Japan Studio is no more and its last members are now at the heart of the creators of Astro’s Playroom, the game installed directly on all PS5s. Charisma and originality invade the works of the Japanese developer, so we can only rub our hands thinking what they are doing.
“We are currently working on our most ambitious game until now”, they explain from the team. Once again, we have no name or details, only the hope of being able to play it as soon as possible.
Bungie
The most recent purchase of all. The parents of Halo and Destiny join the PlayStation Studios portfolio, but remain independently publishing cross-platform works. destiny 2 continues to lead the company, with the expansion of La Reina Bruja as the spearhead.
Jim Ryan has explained that Bungie’s history of creating experiences as a service will allow the Japanese company to be promoted in this field. We will see what they offer us in a few years.
Insomniac Games
The Californian study is very clear about its objectives. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Makes Us Drool Just Seeing Venom Already Peter Parker fight alongside Miles Morales. The association with Marvel does not end here, since Marvel’s Wolverine will have a new adaptation, wearing a teaser in which he makes it clear that he is still the best at what he does.
Nixxes Software
Unknown to many, although it should not be so. Nixxes Software has been in the industry since 1999, always acting as a support team for Square Enix. The Dutch studio has specialized in making ports for PC, a field in which Sony has already taken its first steps and will continue to give, as with Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.
It does not seem that they are projecting their own game, since Hermen Hulst assured that their objective will be to help the rest of the studies to carry out their works.
Santa Monica Studio
The god of war strikes once again this year. God of War: Ragnarok is scheduled for 2022, closing the story of Atreus and Kratos through Nordic lands. A trailer allows us to see that the couple formed by father and son will face all kinds of creatures from a land that they still do not know.
XDEV
One of those studios that works from the shadows to give constant support to different teams. The English developer has collaborated in returnal, Destruction AllStars or Sackboy: A Big Time Adventure, being able to lighten the workload. Like Nixxes Software, no project of its own appears on its agenda.
Firesprite
Another Sony classic that they have signed last year. They are distinguished by having worked on WipEout for a long time and now the Liverpool studio is facing two projects. First of all, we have a multiplayer shooter, while on the other hand there is a very ambitious “blockbuster” with a dark narrative. In addition, they collaborate with Guerrilla in Horizon: Call of the Mountain.
London Studio
An online video game that “is developing from scratch for PS5″. This is what the developer’s job offer says, which has not offered more details. Their experience shows that they are very familiar with Sony peripherals, having worked with SingStar, Eye Toy or PSVR. Perhaps for the new device? virtual reality?
pixelopus
We loved Concrete Genie, being able to draw monsters and creatures of all kinds. A game that can be played both with VR headsets and without them and we do know that the studio is in full collaboration with Sony Pictures Animation to shape its new game. Will be exclusive to PS5 and will use the Unreal Engine 5 engine.
sucker-punch
It wouldn’t surprise us at all if Sucker Punch is working on a sequel to the solemn adventure of Jin Sakai. Ghost of Tsushima has even received an improved version, but the creators of Infamous are keeping their mouths shut about their next game.
However, a job offer points to a multiplayer play. Meanwhile, a movie about the Tsushima island katanazo will take place in the future.