"Sony's Closure of PixelOpus: What it Means for PlayStation Games and First-Party Development"

2023-05-06 04:44:11

Sony confirmed earlier that it will close PixelOpus, a subsidiary of PlayStation’s global game studio, on June 2. The reason is to ensure that the overall operation meets short-term and long-term development goals.

PixelOpus was established within Sony in 2014 to promote the development of first-party game content on the PlayStation platform, and launched the love action skit game “Entwined” depicting birds and fish, and an action adventure that allows players to create graffiti with a magic brush The game “Concrete Genie” (Concrete Genie), and later cooperated with Sony Pictures Animation to develop a new game corresponding to PlayStation 5.

The decision to close PixelOpus this time, although Sony responded that it was for short-term and long-term development goals, and would regularly evaluate the product portfolio and development status of its game studios, but a bigger factor is to consider whether the games created by the game studios can bring greater benefits. income.

At present, PixelOpus games can still be purchased for a fee in the PlayStation Store, and it is uncertain whether they will be taken off the shelves as PixelOpus is closed.

Dear friends, our PixelOpus adventure has come to an end. As we look to new futures, we wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to the millions of passionate players who have supported us, and our mission to make beautiful, imaginative games with heart.
We are so grateful! ❤️???? pic.twitter.com/rQO2Cgvhnq

— PixelOpus (@Pixelopus) May 5, 2023