Sony Has Established a New AAA PlayStation Studio

PlayStation Unveils Mysterious New AAA Studio in Los Angeles

Sony Interactive Entertainment has quietly established a new, unannounced AAA game studio in Los Angeles, California. This marks the company's 20th first-party studio, adding to its already impressive lineup. The studio's current project is a highly anticipated, original AAA title for the PlayStation 5.

The news emerged from a recent job posting for a Project Senior Producer, explicitly mentioning a newly formed AAA studio in Los Angeles. The secrecy surrounding this venture has naturally fueled speculation among gaming enthusiasts, eager for details about the studio's identity and upcoming game.

Several theories have surfaced regarding the studio's origins. One prominent possibility centers on a Bungie spin-off team. Following layoffs at Bungie in July 2024, 155 employees transitioned to Sony Interactive Entertainment, leading to speculation that a portion of this group now forms the core of this new Los Angeles studio, potentially working on Bungie's "Gummybears" incubation project.

Another compelling theory involves 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 its doors in March 2024. However, a significant number of Deviation Games' employees joined PlayStation in May 2024, under Blundell's leadership, suggesting that this new studio might be a continuation of their previous work. Given the longer timeframe since Blundell's team's formation, this theory holds considerable weight.

While the specifics of Blundell's team's project remain undisclosed, it's speculated that they might be reviving or reimagining Deviation Games' abandoned AAA title. Regardless of the studio's exact origins, the confirmation of yet another first-party PlayStation studio developing a new game is welcome news for PlayStation fans. Although a formal announcement from Sony may be some time away, the anticipation is palpable.