Sony Computer Entertainment announced today that they’ve acquired Sucker Punch Productions, long-time partner and developer of the inFAMOUS and Sly Cooper franchises. The purchase brings the studio under the wing of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios as a first-party developer. With the addition of Sucker Punch, Worldwide Studios has a family of sixteen studios.
“Sucker Punch Productions is one of the most highly acclaimed development studios in the industry and we have enjoyed a wonderful relationship with the company for over 12 years. We are delighted to officially welcome them to the SCE family,” said Shuhei Yoshida, president, SCE WWS. “The addition of Sucker Punch to SCE WWS reiterates our dedication to developing world class gaming experiences that can only be found on the PlayStation platform. With one of the strongest exclusive software lineups in the PS3‘s history, combined with the diverse, innovate content in the works for PlayStation Vita, consumers have a lot to be excited about this year.”
“We’ve enjoyed an incredible relationship with Sony that has allowed us to combine our creative design capabilities with their guidance to make some of the best franchises to hit the PlayStation platforms. Equally important, the relationship with SCE has provided us the flexibility and trust to take creative risks and invent new properties,” said Brian Fleming, managing partner, Sucker Punch Productions. “As a part of the Sony Computer Entertainment group we look forward to introducing more innovative content and providing consumers with exciting, new interactive experiences.”
Sucker Punch’s daily operations will continue to be run its current management team and founders, but will work in conjunction with Sony’s Foster City studio.