There’s already been a wealth of gaming related news this week, and it’s only Tuesday. Not to be outdone, PlayStation announced this morning that they are opening a new, independent studio in Montreal named Haven. The studio will be led by ex-Stadia Vice President Jade Raymond.
At this time, details are rather scarce. Per the PlayStation Blog, Haven is beginning work on a new IP for PlayStation. Jade will lead a team of industry veterans. We will share more details once we have them!
Jade Raymond introduces Haven, a new Montreal-based game development studio working on an original, new IP for PlayStation: https://t.co/98Iug9Em0V pic.twitter.com/hTjLsDNbbV
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) March 16, 2021
Our Take
This is seemingly good news for both PlayStation and Jade Raymond herself. After the dismantling of Stadia first-party, many were left out in the cold so it’s always a good thing to see them land back with a new, more positive, opportunity. We’re excited to see what they produce in the future!
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