Media Molecule co-founder Mark Healey has revealed that the studio’s next major title will focus more on its gameplay aspects rather than offering players with a development kit. Speaking with MinnMax’s Ben Hanson on the heels of his recent departure from Media Molecule, Healey talks about the future of the studio.
“I don’t think it’s secret news they’re working on a new IP, for example,” said Healey in the interview. “I would go as far as to say that it’s more of a game than a creative tool from what I understand about it.”
“I think that Sony has still got a lot of faith in Media Molecule, so I’m sure at the very least they’re going to get to make this game, and hopefully, get back into the money-making books again.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Healey also spoke about Media Molecule’s last major project, Dreams. He spoke about how Dreams would have likely been more of a success if it had integrated online multiplayer from launch, as well as a PC version.
“We were so lucky to be allowed to be indulged in such a crazy project,” said Healey speaking about Dreams in retrospect. “It’s amazing that we made it happen at all really. For that thing to exist on a console, I can’t have any frustration or bitterness about it if I’m honest.”
Support for Dreams was brought to an end back in September 2023, and developer Media Molecule has been working on a new IP in the mean time. This means that the new game will won’t be a sequel to Dreams or LittleBigPlanet, and will instead be a completely new title.
The studio is yet to officially unveil the new title, however.
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