{"id":3005858,"date":"2021-09-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2021-09-08T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T00:00:00","slug":"sony-interactive-entertainment-to-acquire-firesprite","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2021\/sony-interactive-entertainment-to-acquire-firesprite\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Interactive Entertainment to Acquire Firesprite"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SAN MATEO, Calif., September 8, 2021 <\/b>– Sony Interactive Entertainment (\u201cSIE\u201d) announced today that SIE has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Firesprite Limited, the UK-based videogame studio with a history of developing highly-polished showpieces for cutting-edge hardware. With a partnership spanning more than 8 years and a games portfolio highlighting PlayStation\u2019s technological innovations, Firesprite will play a critical role in strengthening SIE\u2019s exclusive games catalog in genres outside of PlayStation Studios\u2019 core offerings.<\/p>\n

Founded by industry veterans from SIE\u2019s Studio Liverpool, Firesprite has a strong record of developing showcase games for PlayStation console and peripheral launches.  Over the past few years, Firesprite has partnered with SIE to develop games for the PlayStation\u00ae4 and PlayStation\u00aeVR launch including The Playroom<\/i> (PS4) and The Playroom VR<\/i> (PS VR), both of which showcased unique <\/i>hardware capabilities with highly-quality gameplay.<\/p>\n

Originally a PS VR exclusive, with its most recent release, The Persistence<\/i>, Firesprite pushed the boundaries of how users interact with the PS VR headset by introducing a groundbreaking virtual reality social element that further demonstrated the studio\u2019s technical and creative capabilities. Later adapted for flat screens in 2018, Firesprite recently released The Persistence Enhanced<\/i> in June 2021 which optimized the game for PlayStation\u00ae5 to include DualSense\u2122 wireless controller haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and raytraced rendering.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are delighted to welcome Firesprite into the PlayStation family,\u201d said Jim Ryan, President & CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment. \u201cWe have a rich history of working with the founders of Firesprite and are excited to grow the PlayStation presence in Liverpool. The portfolio of titles Firesprite has developed has continually demonstrated the team\u2019s ability to transcend traditional gameplay experiences and brilliantly showcase the potential of our hardware.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCreating quality, state-of-the-art games has always been at the forefront of Firesprite\u2019s work and I\u2019m confident they will push the bar even further as part of PlayStation Studios,\u201d said Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios. \u201cFiresprite\u2019s ability to weave best-in-class gameplay with new technology is exceptional and I think fans will be excited about their creative vision for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Firesprite, we\u2019re always striving to bring something new to a game or genre and developing for new technologies is a driving force of our passion,\u201d said Graeme Ankers, Managing Director, Firesprite. \u201cJoining PlayStation Studios will allow us to amplify this passion, working more closely on cutting-edge hardware without any limitations and furthering our studio\u2019s heritage of creativity and technical innovation to offer some truly unique experiences for PlayStation fans.\u201d<\/p>\n

Based in Liverpool, UK Firesprite will join the global development operation of PlayStation Studios and will be the 15th<\/sup> studio to join the PlayStation Studios family.  The day-to-day operations post-acquisition will continue to be run by Firesprite\u2019s current management team. Terms of this transaction including the acquisition cost are not disclosed due to contractual commitments.<\/p>\n

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About Sony Interactive Entertainment
\n <\/b>Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation\u00ae brand and family of products and services. PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation\u00ae5, PlayStation\u00ae4, PlayStation\u00aeVR, PlayStation\u2122Store, PlayStation\u00aePlus, PlayStation\u2122Now, and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SIE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation and has global functions in California, London and Tokyo.<\/p>\n

About Firesprite
\n <\/b>Founded in 2012 by a group of creative and management veterans with years of industry experience, Firesprite is a visionary game development studio based in the heart of Liverpool\u2019s vibrant game development hub with over 200 team members. Creating a number of showcase games for PlayStation console and peripheral launches over the years, Firesprite\u2019s core focus is developing innovative and memorable experiences for players on cutting edge gaming hardware. At Firesprite, the end player experience always comes first and the team is passionate about how to best combine the disciplines of design, art and code to deliver experiences that surprise and delight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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