Sony Acquires Firewalk Studios, New Studio Behind Innovative Multiplayer IP | Push Square
Sony has added another team to its PS Studios portfolio, although as has become a consistent theme from the manufacturer, this is a new and independent studio – and not a household name that’s published multiformat titles in the past. The platform holder announced a publishing partnership with the firm a few years ago, and its name is Firewalk Studios. The staff is filled with veteran AAA developers who have worked on franchises like Destiny, Call of Duty, Mass Effect, and more.
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In a PS Blog post, bigwig Hermen Hulst stated Sony has been “impressed” by the “team’s ambitions to build a modern multiplayer game that connects players in new and innovative ways”. He added: “The studio shares our passion for creating inspiring worlds grounded in exceptional gameplay, and we want to continue to invest in their mission. We’re excited for Firewalk Studios to bring their technical and creative expertise to PS Studios to help grow our live service operations and deliver something truly special for gamers.”
The studio’s headed up by Tony Hsu and Ryan Ellis, who released the following statement: “Over five years ago, we jumped at the chance to set up a new studio and build a new IP from the ground up. Recalling our own favourite times with games, we founded Firewalk Studios around the idea of delivering memorable moments – those amazing, had-to-be-there times shared with other people. Our goal is to deliver those shared moments of joy to players around the world.”
He continued: “We’ve assembled some of the most inspired talent in the industry to deliver awe-inspiring new worlds and experiences filled with great core gameplay. The excitement of building something new for
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