Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires Haven Studios

Haven Entertainment Studios joins PlayStation Studios, owned by Japanese publisher Sony.

Following the acquisition by Sony Interactive Entertainment, day-to-day operations will continue to be managed by a management team in close collaboration with PlayStation Studios. The terms of this transaction, including the cost, were not disclosed due to contractual obligations. The Haven Entertainment Studios team of approximately 60 employees is currently working on its first project, a new live service for PlayStation based on a systemic and evolving world of freedom, thrill and entertainment.

“Haven is a new studio with an exceptional team of talent and we are thrilled to welcome them to the PlayStation family as Canada’s leading game development studio,”said Jim Ryan, President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. The studio’s focus on creating an original AAA multiplayer game will not only harness the full power of PS5, but will further expand the catalog of diverse gaming experiences not found anywhere else on the PlayStation.”

Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios, adds: “We were fortunate to work closely with the Haven team last year and have been extremely impressed with their growth and progress on their first project. Jade Raymond has assembled a world-class team with the creative and technical skills needed to bring such an ambitious project to fruition. We appreciate the studio’s commitment to creating a collaborative, player-centric gaming environment that can serve generations, and we’re thrilled to have them officially part of PlayStation Studios. ”

Haven Entertainment Studios reacts to its acquisition of Sony Interactive Entertainment

Established in March 2021 with an investment from Sony Interactive Entertainment, Haven Entertainment Studios is led by a team of top game creators with over a decade of experience behind some of the industry’s most popular games and franchises.

“Joining PlayStation Studios gives us unprecedented creative freedom and support to focus on making high-quality games,” said Jade Raymond, CEO and founder of Haven Entertainment Studios. “We are thrilled to be able to collaborate and learn from all the amazing teams at PlayStation Studios. We intend to take full advantage of the incredible possibilities of PS5 to create new worlds that inspire players and allow them to communicate in new ways. “