On August 29th, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire the mobile game developer Savage Game Studios. Savage Game will now join the newly created PlayStation Studios Mobile Division which is focused on creating mobile gaming experiences “based on new and existing PlayStation IP that meets PlayStation Studios’ high-quality standards.”
The terms of this acquisition, including financial details, have not been announced at this time. However, the day-to-day operations of Savage Game Studios will continue to be run by the organization’s current management team, even after the acquisition deal is closed.
“PlayStation Studios must continue to expand and diversify our offering beyond console, bringing incredible new games to more people than ever before,” said Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios. “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.”
According to The Verge, Sony’s mobile unit has already received $4.4 million in funding to develop a shooter game. It has been described as an “unannounced new AAA live service action” title. Beyond that, not many details are known about the game.
(All information was provided by Business Wire and The Verge)
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