Today, I’m excited to announce that Haven Studios is officially joining PlayStation Studios! Jade Raymond brings a wealth of experience from her industry accomplishments and infectious passion for making games, and the leadership team at Haven is an equally impressive group of industry veterans. , who have collaborated on some of the biggest and most beloved games and franchises that many of us still enjoy today.
We started working with Jade and her team in early 2021 as they prepared to announce the creation of Haven Studios. From their very first offering, we were inspired by Haven’s vision of creating a modern multiplayer experience that brings gamers together in positive and meaningful ways. . We are confident in their creativity and technical expertise to take on such an ambitious project and are delighted to be invested in the journey to develop a new, original IP for PlayStation.
We’ve had the honor of working closely with Haven over the past year and have been impressed by the studio’s growth and progress. So now, in fact on the anniversary when we officially became our partnership, it’s especially exciting to officially welcome them into the PlayStation family. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for Haven Studios.
Welcome to PlayStation Studios, Haven!
A year ago this month, we embarked on our journey to found Haven Studios with a small team and big ambitions. Our goal was to build a studio where we could make the kind of games we’ve always wanted to make – and the games we’ve been craving to play!
We have made incredible progress in such a short time thanks to their talented, passionate team and their exceptional contributions. We have established a culture at Haven based on kindness, adaptability and courage that sparks creativity. Our first new IP for PlayStation is on the verge of delivering an AAA multiplayer experience with a vision of building a systematic and evolving world with a focus on freedom, suspense and play that will help players stay entertained and engaged for many years.
Today, the Haven team begins a new phase of our journey, as part of the PlayStation Studios family. Working with Hermen, Connie Booth and the team at PlayStation over the past year has been a highlight of her career. SIE is a support partner that truly understands the creative process and what it takes to make a blockbuster AAA game. They have empowered and encouraged us to take our bold vision to life and make our dreams come true, and we couldn’t be more excited about this opportunity to strengthen our partnership. we.
As SIE’s first-party studio, we’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the world’s most renowned development teams, including studios like Guerrilla, Naughty Dog, Media Molecule and Insomniac Games, the creators of out games that have inspired us as players and developers for many years. We’re excited to learn from these world-class studios, as well as the center’s exceptional marketing, tech and creative teams, whose expertise will allow us to deliver great games. more for players.
To our Haven team – a big thank you to all of you. It’s been one of the most rewarding years of my career – and with the players out there, we can’t wait to share more. We are only at the beginning of what is sure to be a magical adventure spanning generations.
Jade Raymond
CEO and Founder, Haven Studios
