Sony Has Established a New AAA PlayStation Studio
PlayStation Unveils New AAA Studio in Los Angeles
Sony Interactive Entertainment has quietly established a new, 20th first-party AAA game studio in Los Angeles, California. This is confirmed by a recent job posting for a Project Senior Producer. The studio is currently unannounced and is developing a groundbreaking, original AAA IP exclusively for the PlayStation 5.
The news has generated significant excitement among PlayStation fans, given the high caliber of Sony's existing first-party studios like Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, and Santa Monica Studio. Sony's recent acquisitions of studios like Housemarque, Bluepoint Games, and Firesprite have further bolstered its development capabilities. This new, mystery studio adds another significant player to this already impressive lineup.
The identity of the team behind this new studio remains a subject of speculation. Two prominent possibilities are being discussed:
Possibility 1: A Bungie Spin-off Team
Following the July 2024 layoffs at Bungie, 155 employees transitioned to Sony Interactive Entertainment. It's speculated that a portion of this group, possibly involved in Bungie's "Gummybears" incubation project, now forms the core of this new Los Angeles studio.
Possibility 2: Jason Blundell's Team
Another strong contender is the team led by Jason Blundell, a veteran Call of Duty developer and former co-founder of Deviation Games. Deviation Games, which was developing a AAA PS5 title, unfortunately closed in March 2024. However, many former Deviation Games employees subsequently joined PlayStation, seemingly under Blundell's leadership. Given the longer timeframe of Blundell's team's formation, this scenario seems more likely. The new project might be a continuation or a reimagining of Deviation Games' previous undertaking.
While details remain scarce, the confirmation of a new PlayStation first-party studio developing a AAA title is undoubtedly positive news for PlayStation fans. It may be several years before any official announcements regarding the game itself, but the anticipation is already building.



