PlayStation Just Acquired Another Developer With A New AAA Game On The Way

Sony Interactive Entertainment has just confirmed its acquisition of a brand-new studio, with promises of an all new AAA multiplayer title on the way for PlayStation 5.

Over on the PlayStation Blog, it was confirmed that Haven, the new studio started by ex-Assassin's Creed boss Jade Raymond, has officially joined the PlayStation Studios family. Haven and PlayStation originally announced plans to make a new IP together last year, with Haven remaining an independent studio. It looks like things have gotten a little more serious, however.

"Jade Raymond brings a wealth of experience from her industry achievements and an infectious passion for creating games, and the leadership team at Haven is an equally impressive group of industry veterans who have collaborated on some of the biggest and most beloved games and franchises that many of us still enjoy today," PlayStation boss Herman Hulst wrote.

While Hulst has yet to share anything in regards to what exactly Haven is working on, he said that PlayStation was "inspired by Haven's vision for creating a modern multiplayer experience that brings gamers together in positive and meaningful ways".

He continued: "We were confident in their creative and technical expertise to deliver on such an ambitious project and were thrilled to invest in their journey developing a new, original IP for PlayStation."

This is PlayStation's second major acquisition of 2022, the first being Destiny (and former Halo) developer Bungie. The company still has a way to go to catch up with Microsoft's mega spending-spree of Bethesda and Activision Blizzard, of course, but one step at a time.