Sony Is Reportedly Open to Licensing Agreements and Accepting Multiple Game Pitches
The move could revive dormant franchises after about 13 years, with licensing talks and external pitches said to be under consideration.
- According to ResetEra user thisiserfan, Sony has "opened its doors" to licensing agreements and external game pitches for dormant franchises including Ape Escape, Sly Cooper, and Killzone. Thisiserfan previously shared accurate God Of War Sons Of Sparta details eight months before official reveal.
- Earlier this year, reports surfaced that Sony was exploring revival of neglected franchises from its back catalogue. Sly Cooper and Killzone have remained dormant for about 13 years, while prior rumors indicated Team Asobi would not lead Ape Escape development.
- Reports suggest a Killzone remaster or remake pairing series developer Guerrilla Games with People Can Fly, co-developer on Gears Of War: E-Day. Last week, multiple sources claimed Naughty Dog is developing a new Uncharted following Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
- Sony has previously tested this licensing model with God Of War Sons Of Sparta, mirroring Konami's successful approach with Silent Hill. The PlayStation 5 generation faced criticism for lacking console exclusives, positioning nostalgia-driven content as key to PlayStation 6 strategy.
- The PlayStation 6 is expected to launch either next year or in 2028, according to prevailing industry theory. Licensing classic franchises offers Sony goodwill with fans amid backlash over plans to discontinue physical games after 2027.
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Illustrative image Photo: PexelsSony works with external studios to revive Killzone, Sly Cooper and Ape Escape on PS6
For its next console, the PlayStation group seems to consider the return of three well-known brands, but the return could be different than fans expect. This article was sorted under PSN - PlayStation Network, Sony PlayStation 4, Entertainment, Sony PlayStation 5 (Digital Edition).
An unprecedented rumor points out that Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) works with external studios to relive classic franchises. The company wants to bring three secret weapons to the PS6 debut: the return of Killzone, Sly Cooper and Ape Escape. The Killzone saga will no longer follow Guerrilla Games — which is focused on the future of the Horizon franchise. According to the Resetera leak, the project will be in the hands of People Can Fly,…
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