Sony Entertainment buys UK based Firesprite marking its third purchase this year alone

Sony, the company behind one of our generation’s greatest technology, the PlayStation console has recently announced the successful acquisition of the UK developer Firesprite. This makes it the third studio acquisition from Sony this year alone.

The UK-based developer, Firesprite, has worked closely with Sony, and both have collaborated for the production of several titles together. The most notable title that the developer has helped Sony create is  The Playroom and The Playroom VR.

It’s also the developer behind The Persistence, which is a horror shooter which was originally released on the PS4 as a PSVR title before becoming a non-VR version on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC two years later.

“We’ve had the pleasure of working with many talented developers and publishers across the industry and PlayStation, in particular, has been a friend and co-development partner for the best part of a decade.”

The director of Firesprite stated that this is a full-circle moment for the company as it was originally formed by members of the disbanded Sony Liverpool after it closed in 2012.

The UK-based developer consists of over 250-person team and will be a major addition to PlayStation’s stable of developers. Firesprite has confirmed that it would work on games outside of the genres which are currently being covered by Sony’s other in-house studios.

With the purchase of Firesprite, Sony Entertainment has now acquired its third studio in 2021. back in June, Sony acquired Housemarque, and in July, Sony announced that it had acquired Nixxes. Firesprite becomes the 14th studio in the wider PlayStation Studios stable.

source

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

More like this

Sony WH-1000XM6: A Sneak Peek at Sony’s Next Noise-Canceling Champion

Sony WH-1000XM6: Next-Gen Noise-Canceling Headphones Leak

Sony WH-1000XM6: Ready for a next-level audio experience? Sony’s highly acclaimed WH-1000XM series may be lining up...

Sony Extends PlayStation Plus by 5 Days After Global...

Sony is extending PlayStation Plus memberships by five days for all users in light of a PSN...

PlayStation State of Play: What to Expect for February...

Next week, Sony is apparently maintaining its traditional February PlayStation State of Play presentation. The leak came...

Top 10 TWS Earbuds Under Rs 10K in 2025:...

Top 10 TWS Earbuds Under Rs 10K in 2025: Looking for premium sound without the premium price...

Why Should You Play LEGO Horizon Adventures: A Fresh...

LEGO Horizon Adventures LEGO Horizon Adventures brings a delightful twist to the beloved Horizon franchise, offering a unique...

LATEST NEWS

Court Upholds Investigation into Real Madrid Defender Raúl Asencio’s Alleged Involvement in Child Sex Abuse Video Distribution

The legal proceedings surrounding Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio's alleged connection to the distribution of a sexually explicit video involving a minor have taken...

OnePlus Red Rush Sale : Discounts on OnePlus 13, 13R, Watch 2 & More!

OnePlus Red Rush Sale : OnePlus has officially kicked off its ‘Red Rush Days’ sale, bringing exciting discounts and offers on flagship smartphones, IoT...

Venkatesh Iyer may become the KKR Captain in IPL 2025: A New Era Begins for Kolkata Knight Riders

In a move that has sent ripples through the cricketing world, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have confirmed Venkatesh Iyer as their captain for the...

Apex Legends Season 24 Battle Pass: Your Ultimate Guide to Rewards and Tiers

Apex Legends Season 24 Battle Pass! Attention, Legends! The Apex Games are about to enter a new era with the launch of Season 24, aptly...

Featured