Sony Interactive Entertainment Buys Firewalk Studios, Joins PlayStation Family To Make Exclusive Multiplayer Game

Sony Interactive Entertainment is adding another family member under its wing.

SIE has acquired Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters according to a recent PlayStation official post. The developer is currently working on their first original triple-A multiplayer game exclusively for PlayStation.

Here’s the official PR speak from PlayStation Studios lead Hermen Hulst.

“I’m excited to announce that we’ve expanded our relationship with Firewalk Studios and are thrilled to welcome them to PlayStation Studios. Firewalk is home to a remarkably talented team of creatives who have launched some of gaming’s most celebrated experiences, and they’re already hard at work on their first original AAA multiplayer game for PlayStation.

Since announcing our publishing partnership with ProbablyMonsters and Firewalk in 2021, we continue to be impressed by the team’s ambitions to build a modern multiplayer game that connects players in new and innovative ways. The studio shares our passion for creating inspiring worlds grounded in exceptional gameplay, and we want to continue to invest in their mission. We’re excited for Firewalk to bring their technical and creative expertise to PlayStation Studios to help grow our live service operations and deliver something truly special for gamers.”

What Games Has Firewalk Studios Made?

Since their inception in 2018, they haven’t made anything of note. However, the company has years of collective expertise and past successes when it comes to multiplayer titles. The company is led by industry veterans Tony Hsu (Destiny during Activision period) and Ryan Ellis (ex-creative director at Bungie).