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Deviation Games, Partnered with PlayStation, Shuts Down

The studio, founded by Call of Duty veterans, closes before its first project for PS5 could be completed.

  • Deviation Games, established in 2021 by ex-Call of Duty developers, has officially closed its doors.
  • The studio had partnered with Sony to develop a new PlayStation exclusive IP, but the project will now never see the light of day.
  • Co-founder Jason Blundell left the company in 2022, followed by a round of layoffs in 2023.
  • Sony, facing its own financial challenges, has recently cut 900 jobs and canceled several projects.
  • Deviation Games plans to host a networking event to assist its former employees in finding new opportunities.
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