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By Siddhant Chandra | Updated: 5 April 2022 16:38 IST

PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan Teases More Acquisitions in Coming Months

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PlayStation has appeared to shift its focus towards live-service games

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PlayStation has already acquired Bungie, Haven this year
Xbox announced a multi-billion-dollar deal for Activision Blizzard
Sony added five major studios to its family in 2021

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PlayStation Studios is expected to acquire more gaming companies this year. The news was confirmed by Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan on the official PlayStation podcast. Sony acquired five major studios in 2021, and recently announced the acquisition of Bungie, the developer of the original Halo trilogy, and Montreal-based Haven Studios that is currently working on a AAA multiplayer title. Sony does not want to be left behind after Xbox Game Studios went on an acquisition spree of its own, highlighted by the acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion (roughly Rs. 5,10,990 crore). These deals are awaiting regulatory approval.

In a recent Marvel's Spider-Man. However, these two acquisitions indicate a shift in Sony's strategy towards live-service games. Bungie has developed one of the most successful live-service gaming franchises in Destiny.

PlayStation and introduced a reduction in its subscription tariffs by up to 28 percent citing local market conditions.

In related news, Sony has also revealed a revamped model for its gaming subscription service PlayStation Plus. The new service is set to launch in June, and will offer the combined services of the current PS Plus and PS Now subscriptions. It is said to include over 700 games, including games from the original PlayStation, PS2, and PSP.

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