Sony bought studio Housemarque – developer Returnal – Igromania

Company Sony announced that it had acquired the studio Housemarqueknown for games like Resogun, Nex machina, Matterfall and Returnal… Now she has become a part Playstation studios

With the release of Returnal, SIE Worldwide Studios CEO Herman Hulst says the Finnish studio has proven it “has an incredible vision and is capable of creating memorable new games that resonate with the community.”

“We are so excited to finally join the PlayStation Studios family. This gives our studio a clear future and a stable opportunity to continue using gameplay-centered approaches while still experimenting with new storytelling techniques and pushing the boundaries of this contemporary art form. ”- Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder and managing director of Housemarque.

Kuittinen stated that with the support of SIE and its studios, Housemarque will be able to truly take its place in the industry and show what it can create without limits.

In an interview with Famitsu, Hulst and Kuittinen noted that negotiations for the deal began in 2023, but were delayed due to the release of Returnal. It is also noted that Housemarque will expand.

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