Sony Interactive Entertainment has locked in a publishing deal with Bad Robot Games for the studio's debut in-house title. The game is a four-player co-op shooter headed to PlayStation 5 and PC. Bad Robot Games, which launched in 2018 under JJ Abrams' Bad Robot umbrella, has kept specifics under wraps, but the partnership signals the studio's first major push into original development.
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Mike Booth brings Left 4 Dead DNA to new co-op project
Mike Booth, Bad Robot Games' chief creative officer and the mind behind Left 4 Dead, is directing the project. Booth previously teased the game on Reddit, calling it a return to the teamwork, tension, and replayability that defined his earlier co-op work. He's been sitting on ideas for cooperative systems for years, and this project is where he's finally building them out.
Bad Robot Games CEO outlines studio ambitions
Bad Robot Games CEO Anna Sweet says the team is focused on delivering something fresh and ambitious with this new IP. Sweet pointed to Sony's backing as critical for realizing the studio's vision at scale, with Booth's direction anchoring the kind of shared-moment gameplay that keeps players coming back with friends.
Sony backs Bad Robot's creative approach
Christian Svensson, Sony's VP and head of 2P/3P content ventures and strategic initiatives, praised the talent assembled at Bad Robot Games. Svensson says the studio's creative direction aligns with Sony's goal of delivering interactive experiences that stick with players. He's enthusiastic about the world the team is constructing, though the full reveal is still pending.
More details coming later
Bad Robot Games continues expanding its footprint in the gaming space, extending the reach of its parent company into interactive media. Sony has confirmed that more information about the co-op shooter will drop eventually, but there's no timeline yet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What game are Sony and Bad Robot Games working on?
The two are collaborating on an unannounced four-player co-op shooter for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Who is directing the new game?
Mike Booth, the creator of Left 4 Dead and chief creative officer at Bad Robot Games, is directing the project.
When will more details be available?
Sony says additional information will be shared later, but no specific window has been announced.
Is the game coming to platforms beyond PS5 and PC?
Right now, Sony and Bad Robot Games have only confirmed PlayStation 5 and PC.
What is Bad Robot Games?
Bad Robot Games is the gaming arm of JJ Abrams' Bad Robot production company, founded in 2018 to move into interactive entertainment.
Is this project connected to web3 technologies?
No web3 features or technologies have been announced for this title.
