Sony Plans To Launch 10 Live-Service Games by 2026
Sony confirmed that it has ten live-service games in the works and that it's aiming to launch them all by March 2026. Part of this plan ties into the recently acquired Destiny 2 developer Bungie who will help other PlayStation Studios to learn how to build a long-term project that can stay profitable for years.
The company revealed its plans during a recent earnings call. Chief financial officer Hiroki Totoki said Bungie already has a "major new IP" in development, presumably a new live-service multi-platform title coming in the next few years. The company will use the studio's experience to pave the way for its other first-party developers: "Our studios will learn from Bungie, that is a strong wish we have the Bungie side is willing to work closely with us," Totoki said (via VGC).
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It is believed that Naughty Dog is working on The Last of Us' multiplayer spin-off, Factions. According to co-president Neil Druckmann, the studio has "multiple game projects in the works," so there's a possibility that something else is being developed inside its walls. Maybe a live-service take on Uncharted, too?
Another such title might be the upcoming Twisted Metal reboot, which reportedly underwent a major shakeup as Sony changed developers. The game hasn't been officially unveiled yet but Sony's latest attempt at making a car battle royale Destruction AllStars wasn't all that successful, but the niche still needs to be filled. Of course, we should not exclude Sony's numerous collaborations with third-party studios like Jade Raymond's studio Haven Entertainment, currently working on a new IP for the PS5.
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