Sumo Digital Ends Original Game Development to Focus on Partner Projects

The studio will now operate exclusively as a development partner, with potential layoffs expected as part of the transition.

Sumo Digital has announced it will no longer develop original IPs and will instead focus solely on working as a development partner for other studios.
The decision was made to ensure long-term business stability by balancing creative ambitions with commercial realities, according to Sumo Group.
The company stated that the shift will strengthen its position as a premium development partner, leveraging its expertise in co-development, engineering, and porting services.
Layoffs are anticipated as part of the restructuring, though Sumo Group has pledged to minimize the impact on employees and support affected staff with transparency and care.
Sumo Digital, owned by Tencent since 2022, is known for its work on titles like Sackboy: A Big Adventure and Team Sonic Racing, as well as past original projects like Snake Pass.