OT Name: SuperWriting: JuanLatinoFounded in 1984 by Andy Gavin and Jason Rubin as an independent developer, Naughty Dog began its partnership with PlayStation in 1996 with the release of the iconic Crash Bandicoot. Acquired by Sony in 2001, Naughty Dog has since become one of the most respected and critically acclaimed studios in the gaming industry, known for producing Game of the Year blockbusters such as Uncharted and The Last of Us.ProjectsDirectorStatus/SourceRelease DateThe Last of Us RemakeMatthew Gallant & Shaun EscaygReleased2022TLOU Part 2 RemasteredMatthew GallantReleased2024Intergalactic: The Heretic ProphetNeil DruckmannConfirmedTBATLOU Part 3RumorNew UnchartedRumorSanta Monica Studio was founded in 1999 by Sony Computer Entertainment America and Allan Becker. The studio gained widespread recognition with the God of War series, which has since become an iconic franchise.ProjectsDirectorStatus/SourceRelease DateGod of War RagnarokEric WilliamsReleased2022God of War Ragnarok ValhallaBruno Velazquez, Mihir ShethReleased2023New IPCory BarlogConfirmedSucker Punch Productions also began as an independent development studio in 1997 and made its mark with PlayStation franchises such as Sly Cooper and Infamous. In 2011, the studio was acquired by Sony and became a part of PlayStation Studios. Today, Sucker Punch is recognized for its work on the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, positioning it as the steward of one of PlayStation's next major IPs.ProjectsDirectorStatus/SourceRelease DateGhost of Tsushima Director's CutReleased 2021Ghost of YoteiConfirmed2025Formerly known as Blank, Berlyn & Co., and later Eidetic, the studio was founded in 1993. It was acquired by Sony in 2000 and subsequently renamed SIE Bend Studio. As the creators of the Syphon Filter franchise, the studio made its return to home console games with the release of Days Gone in 2019. They are currently working on a new IP for the PlayStation 5.ProjectDirectorStatus/SourceRelease DateDays Gone RemasteredConfirmed 2025San Diego Studio has a long history of developing sports games, ranging from NBA titles to kart racing. They are best known as the developers of the long-standing MLB The Show franchise.ProjectDirectorStatus/SourceReleaseMLB The ShowChris GillConfirmedAnnuallyIn 1994, Ted Price founded the gaming studio Xtreme Software, which was renamed Insomniac Games a year later. Over the following years, Insomniac became Sony Interactive Entertainment's largest external partner, creating iconic franchises such as Spyro, Ratchet & Clank, Resistance, and the record-breaking Spider-Man games. In August 2019, SIE announced the acquisition of Insomniac Games, officially making them part of PlayStation Studios.ProjectDirectorStatus/SourceRelease DateSpider-Man Miles MoralesRyan SmithReleased2020Ratchet and Clank: Rift ApartMarcus Smith, Mike DalyReleased2021Marvel's Spider-Man 2Bryan Intihar, Ryan SmithReleased2023Marvel's WolverineMarcus Smith, Mike DalyConfirmed2026Venom ProjectRumorMarvel's Spider-Man 3RumorNew Ratchet and ClankRumorFounded in 2006, Bluepoint Games is a video game developer renowned for their high-quality remasters and remakes of PlayStation titles such as God of War, Shadow of the Colossus, and their most recent success, Demon's Souls. After joining the PlayStation Studios family in 2021, Bluepoint announced that they are working on their first original game.ProjectDirectorStatus/SourceRelease DateDemon's Souls RemakeGavin MooreReleased2020In March 2021, industry veteran Jade Raymond founded the new game development studio Haven joined by many Ubisoft Veterans. The studio's vision is to create multiplayer experiences that bring gamers together in positive and meaningful ways. In 2022, Haven was acquired by Sony Interactive Entertainment and became part of PlayStation Studios.ProjectDirectorStatus/SourceRelease DateFairgame$Confirmed2024-2026Guerrilla Games, a Dutch first-party developer founded in 2000 as Lost Boys Games, is a prominent studio known for its significant contributions to the gaming industry. The studio, renowned for creating the Killzone franchise, was acquired by Sony in 2005 following the release of Shellshock: 'Nam 67.In the last generation, Guerrilla Games achieved major success with the release of Horizon Zero Dawn, an ambitious open-world title that showcased their new Decima Engine. This cutting-edge engine, which Guerrilla Games developed and later shared with Kojima Productions for Death Stranding, has been pivotal in delivering high-quality visuals and immersive experiences.Building on the success of Horizon Zero Dawn, Guerrilla Games has set ambitious goals to expand the Horizon franchise into a cross-media phenomenon. This includes several new projects aimed at broadening the franchise's reach across different platforms and media.ProjectDirectorStatus/SourceRelease DateHorizon Forbidden West Mathijs de JongeReleased2021Horizon Burning ShoresMathijs de JongeReleased2023Horizon (VR)Firesprite CollaborationReleased2023Lego Horizon Adventures Studio Gobo CollaborationReleased2024Horizon Zero Dawn RemasteredNixxes CollaborationReleased2024Horizon Online/MP ProjectSimon LaroucheRumorMedia Molecule, a flagship team for creativity and originality within PlayStation, is a British studio founded in 2006 by former Lionhead employees. After achieving significant success with LittleBigPlanet on the PS3, Media Molecule became part of the Sony family in 2010. In 2020, the studio released Dreamsan innovative game creation system and service. Media Molecule is currently working on a new project.ProjectDirectorStatus/SourceRelease DateDreamsMark HealeyReleased2020 (2023 End of Support)New ProjectConfirmedFounded in July 1995 by Ilari Kuittinen and Harri Tikkanen, Housemarque is the oldest active developer in Finland, based in Helsinki. Combining their extensive arcade experience with a focus on action games, Housemarque has emerged as a notable contributor to the PlayStation family since their acquisition in 2021.ProjectDirectorStatus/SourceRelease DateReturnalHarry KruegerReleased2021SarosGregory LoudenConfirmed2026Firesprite was formed in 2012 by former members of Studio Liverpool. Over the years, the studio contributed to various PlayStation projects, including Playroomand Run Sackboy! Run. In September 2021, Firesprite officially joined PlayStation Studios and is now working on several upcoming projects. Their recent release, Horizon Call of the Mountain, launched in 2023 and expanded the Horizon franchise into virtual reality.ProjectDirectorStatus/SourceRelease DateHorizon Call of the MountainAlex BarnesReleased2023Dark Narrative AdventureRumorFounded in 1998, Polyphony Digital is the first-party studio renowned for creating the Gran Turismo series, one of the most successful gaming franchises globally, with over 80 million copies sold as of 2018. Initially established as a development group within Sony Computer Entertainment under the name Polys Entertainment, the studio gained greater autonomy and was renamed Polyphony Digital following the success of Gran Turismo in Japan. Known for their commitment to realism and cutting-edge technology in racing simulations, Polyphony Digital continues to be a pivotal part of the PlayStation family, with the latest entry in the series, Gran Turismo 7, releasing in 2022 to critical acclaim.ProjectDirectorStatus/SourceRelease DateGran Turismo 7Kazunori YamauchiOngoingMarch 2022Team Asobi was originally formed in 2012 as part of Japan Studio. Following Japan Studio's closure, Team Asobi was spun off into an independent studio within PlayStation. They gained significant attention with their Astro games on PS VR and PlayStation 5, known for their creativity, humor, and advanced gameplay. The studio's focus remains on delivering innovative and engaging experiences. Their first new project, Astro Bot, is set to release in September 2024.ProjectDirectorStatus/SourceRelease DateAstro BotNicolas DoucetReleased2024Visual Arts Services Group, a multi-award winning team responsible for the cinematic performances and animations in premier Sony PlayStation franchises like Uncharted, The Last of Us, Spider-Man, and other iconic series.The VASG team is always at the cutting edge of technology and partners with the industry's best minds and companies.XDev established in 2000 and based in Liverpool, collaborates with independent development studios to publish content for PlayStation platforms. They are working as a mini publisher inside Sony Interactive Entertainment, with their own budget and in search for fitting third party studios to work on first party games. In addition to funding projects, XDev offers production, project management and game design support. Recently published XDev Games were Returnal, Destruction All Stars or Sackboy's Big Adventure.Since 2020 Xdev is expanding into the Asian/Japanese Market looking for producers.Valkyrie Entertainment is a video game development studio based in Seattle. Since 2002, they have worked mostly as a support studio with other game developers and publishers on games like God of War, Halo Infinite or Forza MotorsportThey are currently helping out on God of War Ragnarok. Wether they will develop their own games in the future is unclear at this point.Nixxes Software is a dutch game developer from Utrecht, founded in 1999. The studio is specialised in porting games to additional platforms like the PC. Prior to their acquisition by SIE in 2021, they were mostly working with Square Enix on ports like Deus Ex, Tomb Raider or Avengers. With PlayStation bringing more of their first party games to PC, Nixxes will undoubtedly play an important role.