Sony's Unveiled Los Angeles PlayStation Studio: A New AAA Title in the Works
A recently surfaced job posting confirms Sony's establishment of a new, unannounced AAA game studio in Los Angeles, California. This marks the 20th first-party studio under the PlayStation umbrella, adding to the already impressive roster of acclaimed developers. The studio is currently developing a high-profile, original AAA IP exclusively for the PS5.
The news has generated significant excitement among PlayStation fans, who eagerly anticipate updates on upcoming titles from established studios like Santa Monica Studio, Naughty Dog, and Insomniac Games. Sony's strategic acquisitions of studios such as Housemarque, Bluepoint Games, and Firesprite have further fueled this anticipation.
Speculation surrounding the identity of this new studio is rife. One prominent theory suggests it may house a spin-off team from Bungie, potentially linked to the "Gummybears" incubation project. This follows the July 2024 Bungie layoffs, which saw 155 employees transition to Sony Interactive Entertainment.
A Resurrected Project? The Legacy of Deviation Games
Another compelling possibility centers around Jason Blundell, a veteran Call of Duty developer. Blundell co-founded Deviation Games, a studio working on a PS5 AAA title before its closure in March 2024. Following Blundell's departure from Deviation Games in 2022, many former employees joined PlayStation, forming a new team under his leadership. Given the longer gestation period of this team compared to the potential Bungie spin-off, it's considered a strong contender for the new Los Angeles studio.
The exact nature of Blundell's team's project remains shrouded in mystery, but speculation points towards a continuation or reboot of Deviation Games' abandoned AAA title. While an official announcement from Sony may be years away, the existence of this new studio offers PlayStation fans another reason for optimism regarding the future of first-party game development.
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