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Today, the head of PlayStation Studios’ Hermen Hulst has officially stated that the studio would expand its relationship with Firewalk Studios. The post then continues by praising the game studio for its creativity and talent. Additionally, the blog continues by commenting that Firewalk Studios is already hard at work on their first original AAA multiplayer game for PlayStation.
PlayStation Studios Acquires A New Studio
Firewalk Studios is a gaming studio that works as a part of the larger independent AAA company ProbablyMonsters. Currently, the studio is working on an unannounced original IP for PlayStation, which will hopefully receive more information in the near future. This game will unite players in unique ways and bring a completely new experience to the multiplayer genre. Although Firewalk currently has no games under their belt, it seems that PlayStation mainly took on the company as a talent acquisition.
After announcing the partnership between Firewalk and ProbablyMonsters in 2021, PlayStation Studios has been “impressed by the team’s ambitions to build a modern multiplayer game that connects players in new and innovative ways.” Tony Hsu and Ryan Ellis, Firewalk’s Studio Head and Game Director, respectively, commented, “To join PlayStation Studios is to formally become part of a family that has produced many of the most storied games of our age, and we are honored.”
What is Firewalk Studios’ New IP?
Sadly, Firewalk has released no new information on their new IP. Many fans speculate that due to the acquisition by PlayStation Studios, Firewalk may reveal some new information. However, Firewalk Studios does include talent from game companies such as Respawn and Bungie. This has led to theories that the new AAA multiplayer game may be a first-person shooter.
Great news: @FirewalkStudios is joining the PlayStation Studios family!
Learn more about this talented team and their plan to connect players in new and innovative ways in their ambitious upcoming multiplayer game: https://t.co/30jQNY3qen pic.twitter.com/8wB3pEsbrH
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) April 20, 2023
Finally, Firewalk Studios will continue to work on their new game, now as a closer member of the PlayStation Studios family. Hopefully, more information about this game will release sometime throughout the remainder of 2023.