Sony acquires Haven Studios, first game to be AAA multiplayer title
Last Updated on: 9th April 2022, 05:33 pm
Sony has announced today that it is set to acquire Haven Studios, a brand new Montreal-based studio that was founded by veteran game producer Jade Raymond.
Jade Raymond has been a producer for 25 years, having her hand in creating some top games for companies such as EA and Ubisoft, with notable games including Assassin’s Creed 1 and 2, Watch Dogs, Far Cry 4, and Star Wars: Battlefront 2.
When Haven Studios was formed in March 2021, the new team partnered with Sony immediately to develop a new multiplayer game, and on the anniversary of its formation, Sony has officially acquired the studio.
In a blog post, Sony and Jade Raymond announced the acquisition of Haven Studios,
“One year ago this month, we embarked on a journey to start Haven Studios with a small team and big ambitions. Our goal was to build a studio where we could make the kind of games we’ve always wanted to create – and games we’ve longed to play!
We’ve made amazing progress in a short time thanks to our talented, passionate team and their exceptional contributions. We established a culture at Haven grounded in kindness, adaptability and courage that unlocks creativity. Our first new IP for PlayStation is on track to deliver a AAA multiplayer experience with a vision to build a systemic and evolving world focused on freedom, thrill, and playfulness that will keep players entertained and engaged for years.
Today, the Haven team begins a new phase of our journey, as part of the PlayStation Studios family. Working with Hermen, Connie Booth and the team at PlayStation over the past year has been a career highlight. SIE is a supportive partner that truly understands the creative process and what it takes to make a blockbuster AAA game. They have empowered and encouraged us to bring our bold vision to life and make our dreams come true and we could not be more thrilled about this opportunity to strengthen our partnership.
As a SIE first-party studio, we will have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the world’s most renowned development teams, including studios like Guerrilla, Naughty Dog, Media Molecule, and Insomniac Games, the creators of games that have inspired us as players and developers for years. We’re excited to learn from these world-class studios, as well as the exceptional central creative, technology and marketing teams whose expertise will enable us to deliver even better games to players.
To our Haven team – a huge thank you. It’s been one of the most rewarding years of my career – and to the players out there, we can’t wait to share more. We’re just at the beginning of what is sure to be a wondrous adventure that will span generations.”
Jade Raymond – CEO and Founder, Haven Studios
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As of right now, we don’t know what game is currently being developed by the studio, just that it is a AAA multiplayer experience, but nothing has been revealed as to whether it is a brand new IP or an existing Sony franchise.
