Sony acquires Housemarque studio
Sony expands the PlayStation Studios family. The Japanese have announced the purchase of Housemarque - creators of Returnal, Matterfall, Nex Machina and Resogun.
The corresponding statement appeared on the official blog of the company. Housemarque's success was highlighted by Hermann Hulst, head of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios, saying that the Finnish studio has "incredible vision and the ability to create memorable games."
Commentary by Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen
We are thrilled to finally join the PlayStation Studios family. This gives our studio a clear future and a stable opportunity to continue using gameplay-centered approaches while still experimenting with new storytelling techniques and pushing the boundaries of this modern art form.
With Sony, Housemarque will take its place in the industry and show its full potential, Kuittinen says. In addition, Housemarque will expand for the foreseeable future.
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