Sony Unveils Expansion with AAA PlayStation Studio

Sony's Secret Los Angeles Studio: A New AAA PlayStation Game in Development

A recently uncovered job posting reveals Sony's establishment of a new AAA game studio in Los Angeles, California. This marks Sony's 20th first-party studio and adds to the already impressive lineup of PlayStation developers. The studio is currently shrouded in secrecy, but is confirmed to be developing a major, original AAA title for the PS5.

The news has generated significant excitement among PlayStation fans, who eagerly anticipate updates from established studios like Santa Monica Studio, Naughty Dog, and Insomniac Games. Sony's strategic acquisitions of studios like Housemarque, Bluepoint Games, and Firesprite in recent years have further fueled this anticipation. This new, unnamed studio is the latest addition to this growing family of PlayStation developers.

The job listing, specifically for a Project Senior Producer, points towards the development of a "groundbreaking" original IP. Speculation regarding the studio's origins centers on two possibilities:

Possible Scenario 1: A Bungie Spin-off

One theory suggests the studio may house a team spun off from Bungie following the July 2024 layoffs. Approximately 155 Bungie employees transitioned to Sony Interactive Entertainment, and this newly formed team could be working on Bungie's "Gummybears" incubation project.

Possible Scenario 2: Jason Blundell's Team

Another strong contender is the team led by industry veteran Jason Blundell, formerly of Deviation Games. Blundell co-founded Deviation Games, which was developing a PS5 AAA title before its closure in March 2024. Following the studio's shutdown, many former Deviation Games employees joined PlayStation under Blundell's leadership in May 2024. Given the longer gestation period of Blundell's team, it's a plausible candidate for Sony's new Los Angeles studio. The project could potentially be a continuation or reimagining of Deviation Games' previous work.

While concrete details remain scarce, the existence of this new studio assures fans that another highly anticipated PlayStation first-party game is in development. While an official announcement from Sony may be years away, the news itself is cause for celebration among PlayStation enthusiasts.