Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters, the company announced.
“I’m excited to announce that we’ve expanded our relationship with Firewalk Studios and are thrilled to welcome them to PlayStation Studios,” said head of PlayStation Studios Hermen Hulst in a PlayStation Blog post. “Firewalk is home to a remarkably talented team of creatives who have launched some of gaming’s most celebrated experiences, and they’re already hard at work on their first original AAA multiplayer game for PlayStation.”
Hulst continued, “Since announcing our publishing partnership with ProbablyMonsters and Firewalk in 2021, we continue to be impressed by the team’s ambitions to build a modern multiplayer game that connects players in new and innovative ways. 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 to bring their technical and creative expertise to PlayStation Studios to help grow our live service operations and deliver something truly special for gamers.”
Here is a message from Firewalk Studios studio head Tony Hsu and game director Ryan Ellis on the acquistion.
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