Sony to Acquire More Studios Following Bungie Purchase
Sony recently acquired Bungie for $3.6 billion, and it isn't stopping with that merger as there are plans to continue acquiring more studios following the purchase. Holding off from sharing any specifics, Jim Ryan has confirmed that PlayStation fans can expect more big news akin to the Bungie acquisition in the future.
According to Head of Gamesindustry.biz Christopher Dring, the President and CEO of PlayStation has hinted that there will be more acquisitions in time as deals are solidified. Dring specifically stated that Jim Ryan told him «we should expect more» acquisitions from Sony, but he didn't give a specific timeline or what studios that may include. Sony made waves back in September 2021 when it acquired Bluepoint Games, and it has stirred up more interest with Bungie which may suggest that future Sony acquisitions will be big development studios.
Head of Xbox Congratulates Bungie and PlayStation After Acquisition Announcement
Sony has already confirmed that Bungie titles will remain multi-platform and it's likely that existing contracts will be honored similar to Xbox with Activision Blizzard. Bungie titles may continue to arrive on PlayStation, but some of Xbox's recent acquisitions will result in exclusivity like with future Bethesda games. While PlayStation fans may not see titles from Bethesda such as Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6 which are confirmed as Xbox exclusives, Sony has ensured that Bungie games will have a home on the PlayStation platform.
Deals like Sony Interactive Entertainment's purchase of Bungie are months in the making, so the recent acquisition isn't exactly Sony hitting back at Microsoft with its recent purchases. Still, these purchases from Sony may be a response to Xbox's recent
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