Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer PlayStation has struck a deal to acquire game developer Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters Inc, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced Thursday.
Firewalk, which is currently developing an untitled AAA multiplayer game for Playstation 5 and PC, will collaborate alongside PlayStation brands including Bungie and Haven Interactive Studios to create constantly updated “live service” games for PlayStation consumers.
Firewalk marks the 20th studio to join PlayStation Studios. The Bellevue, Washington-based company’s day-to-day operations for its 150-person team will continue to be run by Firewalk’s management, in collaboration with PlayStation Studios External Development team.
Firewalk was founded in 2018 by ProbablyMonsters CEO Harold Ryan as part of the indie video game company. In April 2021, ProbablyMonsters and Firewalk set an exclusive publishing partnership with SIE.
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