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Sony has shut down the first-party studio Dark Outlaw Games, founded by Jason Blundell, as part of PlayStation’s broader restructuring to ensure long-term sustainability, with additional reported staffing adjustments across mobile and other efforts.
Sony has shut down Dark Outlaw Games, the PlayStation first-party shooter studio founded by ex-Treyarch producer Jason Blundell after Deviation Games’ canceled live-service project; the closure follows other recent Sony studio shutdowns (including Bluepoint), highlighting a turbulent period for PlayStation’s first-party efforts during the PS5 era.
Deviation Games, a studio founded by ex-Treyarch veterans and partnered with PlayStation, has been closed before shipping its first project, leaving the fate of their ambitious new intellectual property unknown. The closure was announced by the head of human resources and chief operations officer, expressing gratitude to the team and confirming the end of the project. Despite high ambitions, the studio's closure serves as a reminder of the challenges in game development, even with experienced talent.
Deviation Games, a studio that had partnered with Sony Interactive Entertainment to develop a new original IP, has reportedly shut down, leading to employees seeking new opportunities. The closure comes after earlier layoffs and the departure of co-founder Jason Blundell. Former employees expressed sadness at the studio's closure and are now looking for new roles in the industry.
Deviation Games, a studio formed by ex-Treyarch and Call of Duty developers, has closed down, with members confirming the closure on social media and professional profiles. The studio, which had previously laid off around 90 employees in May 2023, has not formally announced the closure. The number of layoffs in the video game industry in 2024 is estimated to be over 7500, prompting discussions about the industry's current challenges and the resilience of game development.
Deviation Games, the studio formed by Call of Duty's Zombies mode creator Jason Blundell and Treyarch veteran Dave Anthony, has announced its closure before shipping out the game it was developing in partnership with PlayStation. The studio's Chief HR & Operations Officer shared the news on LinkedIn and expressed gratitude to the team, while also organizing a networking event to assist those affected by the closure. This adds to a series of layoffs and studio closures in 2023 and 2024, following EA's shutdown of Ridgeline Games and the closure of Rooster Teeth.
Deviation Games, a studio founded by former Call of Duty: Black Ops developers and partnered with PlayStation, has unexpectedly shut down after touting "complete financial security" from their Sony collaboration. The closure comes just a year after signing a contract with PlayStation, leaving their first project unannounced. The gaming industry has seen a wave of layoffs, including Sony's recent layoff of around 900 employees and the cancellation of projects, reflecting ongoing turmoil in the industry.
Deviation Games, a PlayStation-backed studio developing an original IP for Sony Interactive Entertainment, has reportedly laid off as many as 90 members of staff. The studio had signed a deal with Sony in 2021 and was reportedly over 100 strong at the time. The reason for the layoffs is unknown, and neither Sony nor Deviation Games have commented on the matter.