Sony Bend Studio's Live-Service Game, Studio Promises New Projects

Bend Studio confirms its commitment to future creative endeavors after Sony cancels its unannounced PS5 live-service game.

Sony recently canceled an unannounced live-service game in development at Bend Studio, along with another project at Bluepoint Games.
Bend Studio's community manager, Kevin McAllister, thanked fans for their support and stated the team still plans to create innovative projects.
The canceled title was reportedly a live-service game building on open-world systems developed for Bend's 2019 release, Days Gone.
Sony's decision aligns with its strategy to scale back live-service projects, reducing its focus from twelve to six games to prioritize quality.
Bend Studio has not announced its next project, but Sony has confirmed the studio will remain operational and explore future opportunities.