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Big news: InsomniacGames is joining PlayStation’s Worldwide Studios! We are honored and thrilled to join forces with this legendary developer. Please join us in congratulating our friends and partners at Insomniac!

A Message To Our Fans

A Message To Our Fans | Insomniac Games

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Today we announced that Insomniac has a new home as we join the Worldwide Studios family at Sony Interactive Entertainment. It feels more like a homecoming though. We’ve collaborated with Sony for more than 20 years — spanning all four PlayStation consoles, 20 total games and six franchises. We still work closely today with many of the same Sony teammates as we did when we released the original Spyro the Dragon in 1998.

The decision to join forces with Sony extends far beyond familiarity. Our studio vision is to create experiences that have a positive and lasting impact on people’s lives. As we look ahead to our future, we know that joining the WWS family gives us the best opportunities to fully achieve that vision on a much larger scale. Further, we believe that Sony shares a similar vision to positively impact players’ lives, their employees’ lives and the games industry at large.

So today merely marks the beginning of a new chapter in our studio’s growth and evolution. We’re excited to put Insomniac in the best position to deliver fresh experiences for our fans for many years to come. Our structure and approach will remain intact across both Burbank and Durham, NC studios, and we will continue to cultivate our unique culture.

It’s been a crazy ride for sure. Now, we’re ready for the next phase of our journey, and can’t wait to explore new worlds with our Sony family and loyal fans.

Until next time!

Ted

 

[Mista]

This is massive news!

 

[MB1]

 

[Sub_Level]

They have been back home for a while now but its good to make it official.

Welcome back to the familia.

 

[Saber]

Haha that caught us both by surprise.
What awesome news indeed. Hope the best for them.

 

[DigitalScrap]

Well, there it is. I'm guessing the terms were quite rich, as I know that Insomniac has always stated that they wanted to remain independent.

Good for them.

It will be interesting to see if they will be able to continue to develop for Oculus after Stormworld.

 

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[KàIRóS]

I guess that means more Ratchet and Clank.

 

[Mista]

No sunset overdrive sequel </3

 

[//DEVIL//]

I was about to post this. this purchase alone is worth more than all what MS did get the past 2 years.

amazing stuff. I wonder why MS didn't make a move. unless the developers wanted Sony which make sense as it lines with their line up of creativity

 

[jonnyp]

Wow

 

[GHG]

New studio acquisition hype!

It just fills me with so much pride and joy to see these corporate acquisitions.

I haven't been this excited since Pepe joined Arsenal.

Spoiler

But seriously, this was a no brainer for both parties considering Insomniac's previous work. I assume they will be the marvel super hero studio.

 

[Deleted member 471617]

Fuck yeah!!! Nindies...Inside Xbox...Stadia...Keighley....LMFAO!!!!

Sony stays quiet and launches a nuke. Boom. So fucking happy!!!!

 

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Big news: InsomniacGames is joining PlayStation’s Worldwide Studios! We are honored and thrilled to join forces with this legendary developer. Please join us in congratulating our friends and partners at Insomniac! A Message To Our Fans https://insomniac.games/a-message-to-our-fans/ Today we...

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Sorry

 

[iconmaster]

Now it's a proper studio arms race.

Sony bringing Ratchet & Clank to an exclusives fight.

 

[SNG32]

I mean who didn't see this coming but glad they made it official. Looks like spider-man will never see the light of day on PC now.

 

[yurinka]

After the great Ratchet and specially Spiderman games it's a smart decision.

 

[shaddam]

Pls less MJ and Morales part in the next Spiderman game

 

[GHG]

No sunset overdrive sequel </3

Do Microsoft own the IP or is it Insomniac's?

 

[Fake]

After Spider-Man was kinda expected. Insomniac made a hell of job in that game. Congratulations.

 

[Thabass]

About time, Jeez.

 

[bosnianpie]

Fantastic acquisition! Well done by Sony, makes me more excited about next gen.

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

Boo, they should have stayed independent. I wonder how much $$ Ted got ..

 

[nowhat]

I'm guessing the terms were quite rich, as I know that Insomniac has always stated that they wanted to remain independent.

Given that Spider-Man has sold more than any superhero game, I'm guessing Sony had to fork over a really tidy sum.

But a great purchase for Sony and a good fit for Insomniac.

 

[Hero Of Gallowmere]

Hurray!

More exclusive games!

Even bigger walled gardens!

Even less choice!

 

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[HotPocket69]

I don't like how their logo is the same as A Perfect Circle's

 

[Angry_Megalodon]

This is pretty HUGE.


And now, time to reboot the Resistance franchise, with AAA budget.

 

[GHG]

Boo, they should have stayed independent. I wonder how much $$ Ted got ..

If you're offered money and you (and your staff) can keep doing what you do with little to no change then why would you say no?

Look at their previous work, they were pretty much a Sony first party studio anyway.

 

[Sub_Level]

No sunset overdrive sequel </3

All 2000 fans are devastated.

 

[theHFIC]

Brace yourself... More hires at The Initiative incoming in retaliation.

 

[Javthusiast]

Ekbok getting indies, sony getting them big boys.

 

[Mista]

All 2000 fans are devastated.

Is that supposed to be a pun?

 

[mejin]

Holy Fuck....

I already said Sony focused on quality, not quantity....but holy shit

 

[Dirk Benedict]

No sunset overdrive sequel </3

Insomniac owns the IP.
Which is now Sony's IP.

This is out of left field and huge. I am genuinely surprised. Wow.
I don't think a sequel is out of the realm of possibility.

 

[HaveButOneLife]

I'm happy about this, it makes me think of how many developers are going to be leaving the studio within the next couple of years though. Don't know why but it always happens.

But this is a huge deal!

 

[Insane Metal]

Goddamn.

 

[Mista]

Do Microsoft own the IP or is it Insomniac's?

Insomniac

 

[Nikana]

Going third party must not of panned out the way the wanted.

Good pick up for Sony.

 

[Aurelian]

It feels like this is a commentary on Microsoft's acquisitions. It can buy up all the small-to-middling studios it likes, but Sony can sneeze and acquire heavyweights (albeit ones that were already PlayStation-friendly).

 

[MB1]

Here's their PR release https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rel...vels-spider-man-ratchet--clank-300903758.html

 

[JimiNutz]

After the crazy success of Spider-Man I'm not really surprised.

It's a shame we probably won't get anymore Sunset Overdrive but Spider-Man was a lot of fun as well and I look forward to more Spider-Man on PS5

 

[Mista]

Insomniac owns the IP.
Which is now Sony's IP.

This is out of left field and huge. I am genuinely surprised. Wow.
I don't think a sequel is out of the realm of possibility.

They'll have to release the first then on PS if there's a sequel. I really want a sequel

 

[DESTROYA]

Bring back Resistance , I’d be huge for the PS5

 

[MB1]

From their PR release "Marvel's Spider-Man has sold through more than 13.2 million copies worldwide as of July 28, 2019."

 

[Dirk Benedict]

They'll have to release the first then on PS if there's a sequel. I really want a sequel

True. I also wonder if they will keep it on PC...

 

[Keihart]

No sunset overdrive sequel </3

The IP belongs to Imsomniac not MS

 

[GHG]

Insomniac

I doubt they would do it but doesn't that technically mean Sony now own the IP and could make a sequel if they wanted to?

 

[Mista]

I doubt they would do it but doesn't that technically mean Sony now own the IP and could make a sequel if they wanted to?

If they plan to release the first one then yeah. But after Spider-Man's success I doubt they'll give Sunset Overdrive any attention

 

[Fake]

Ratchet and Clank PS5 lets go.