Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Haven Entertainment Studios

Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Housemarque Oy

June 29, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has completed the acquisition of Helsinki-based game developer Housemarque Oy, the studio behind PlayStation 5 exclusive Returnal. Housemarque will join PlayStation Studios as its 13th studio, with day-to-day operations continuing under the current management team; financial terms were not disclosed.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Nixxes Software

July 1, 2021

Software

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has completed the acquisition of Utrecht-based Nixxes Software B.V., a Dutch game development studio known for technical expertise in porting and optimization. Nixxes will join PlayStation Studios Technology, Creative & Services Group to provide in-house development and technical capabilities to support PlayStation Studios' exclusive titles; terms were not disclosed.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters Inc.

April 20, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has agreed to acquire Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters Inc., bringing the Bellevue-based AAA multiplayer developer into PlayStation Studios. Firewalk — a team of nearly 150 developers working on an original live-service multiplayer title for PS5 and PC — will continue to operate under its existing management; financial terms were not disclosed.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Bluepoint Games

September 30, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bluepoint Games, a long-time PlayStation partner known for high-quality remasters and remakes. Bluepoint, based in Austin, Texas, will join PlayStation Studios and continue operating under its current management; financial terms were not disclosed.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Firesprite

September 8, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Liverpool-based game studio Firesprite Limited. The acquisition brings Firesprite into PlayStation Studios to strengthen SIE's exclusive games catalog and advance development on cutting-edge console and VR hardware; financial terms were not disclosed.

Sony Acquires 2.5% Stake in Bandai Namco Holdings

July 31, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Sony Group Corporation agreed to buy 16 million shares of Bandai Namco Holdings for about ¥68 billion (roughly $430 million), taking a 2.5% stake in the company. The investment formalizes a strategic alliance to expand global fan communities and develop IP-driven experiences across gaming, anime and music.