News Summary

Sony has announced the closure of Dark Outlaw Games, a PlayStation studio led by former Call of Duty producer Jason Blundell. The studio, which was founded just a year ago, was reportedly focused on developing a multiplayer project for PlayStation. This closure is part of broader layoffs and strategic cuts within Sony’s PlayStation division, particularly affecting studios and projects centered on online multiplayer and mobile gaming. Despite these closures, Sony continues to maintain several ongoing multiplayer projects, including Horizon Zero Dawn spin-offs and Fairgame$, but has faced challenges in expanding its live-service game offerings.