Sony PlayStation's new acquisition Haven Studios are reportedly working on 'systematic' and 'evolving' world as their new IP
Sony PlayStation seems to be on a shopping spree as far as 2022 is concerned. It has already announced its acquisition of Destiny developer Bungie and has completed its second deal within the first three months.
Montreal-based Haven Studios will be joining the elite list of independent studios working under the console giants on current and future projects.
There has been a sense of conglomeration in the gaming industry in recent years. Embracer group has been actively involved with purchasing gaming studios. Xbox sent shockwaves when it announced its prospective acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Sony has shown its ambitions, with Haven Studios now becoming its second acquisition of the year.
Earlier in the evening, Sony PlayStation broke the exciting news on their official blog. Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios, announced his joy in welcoming Haven Studios.
Sony PlayStation has been working since 2021 with Haven Studios. The deal has been in the pipeline for some time now. That being said, Haven Studios is already working on a new AAA multiplayer game. The game will be a completely brand new IP focused on open gameplay.
It's too early to speculate on the game's genre and backdrop. However, Sony PlayStation is boldly progressing on its goal to have a certain number of live service games.
Again, a multiplayer AAA game may not necessarily have to be live service, but the chances are pretty much more. The game being made will be geared towards the freedom and enjoyment of the players.
According to CEO and founder Jade Raymond, they are delighted to embark on this journey. Jade has also mentioned the likes of other first-party studios that are part of the Sony PlayStation ecosystem.
She added:
The fresh news will be an
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