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Sony has announced that it is committed to expanding mobile gaming by establishing a new division called PlayStation Studios Mobile Division. They have acquired Savage Game Studios in order to help develop a “AAA mobile live service action game.”
Sony says that this new mobile division will develop “Innovative, on-the-go experiences based on new and existing PlayStation IP that meet PlayStation Studios’ high-quality standards.” Sony also confirmed that the new division will be independent from console game development.
Head of PlayStation Studios Hermen Hulst said that “this acquisition reaffirms Sony Interactive Entertainment’s commitment to delivering innovative experiences to new players around the world by expanding to additional platforms.”
“PlayStation Studios must continue to expand and diversify our offering beyond console, bringing incredible new games to more people than ever before. Acquiring the talented team at Savage Game Studios is another strategic step towards that goal.
“I’m really excited about what Savage is working on and I’m confident they will deliver a high-quality experience. Our move into mobile, like our expansion into PC and live service games, strengthens our capabilities and our community, and complements PlayStation Studios’ purpose to make the best games that we can.”
Savage Game Studios was founded back in 2020 by Michail Katkoff, Nadjim Adjir, and Michael McManus. The three have worked in different major game studios like Insomniac Games and Rovio.
It is currently unclear if Savage Game Studios will create a new IP or incorporate their future games into existing IPs.
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