Sony's Unveiled Los Angeles PlayStation Studio Fuels AAA Game Speculation

A newly established PlayStation studio in Los Angeles, California, is generating significant buzz within the gaming community. Confirmed by a recent job posting, this unannounced studio, Sony's 20th first-party addition, is developing a high-profile, original AAA title for the PS5.

The secrecy surrounding the studio has ignited speculation about its origins. Two prominent theories are circulating: one suggests the studio houses a spin-off team from Bungie, stemming from the July 2024 layoffs where 155 Bungie employees transitioned to Sony Interactive Entertainment. Another compelling theory points to 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 PS5 AAA title, unfortunately closed in March 2024. However, many of its employees subsequently joined PlayStation, seemingly under Blundell's leadership.

Given the longer gestation period of Blundell's team, it's plausible that the new Los Angeles studio is their home. While the specifics of their project remain undisclosed, speculation abounds that it might be a continuation or reimagining of Deviation Games' abandoned AAA title.

Regardless of the studio's origins, the announcement of a new first-party PlayStation studio developing a groundbreaking AAA IP is exciting news for PlayStation fans. While an official reveal might be years away, the anticipation is palpable. The addition of this studio further strengthens PlayStation's already impressive first-party lineup, adding another highly anticipated title to the future PS5 game roster.

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