Overview

• EUIPO records show a joint European trademark filing for Sword of the Sea by Sony and its Santa Monica Studio, as spotted by Gematsu.
• The filing has prompted speculation about PlayStation’s legal or financial stake, but no acquisition or ownership change has been confirmed.
• Push Square reports it is seeking comment from Sony and Giant Squid to clarify the nature of the arrangement.
• Giant Squid founder Matt Nava has said Sony support, including funding and PS Plus distribution, “saved the game.”
• Sword of the Sea recently launched to strong reviews, adding to interest in Sony’s role around the title.