While Bungie will continue to operate independently at Sony, the company’s strategy for PlayStation Studios, the division of Sony Interactive Entertainment tasked with creating blockbuster games that demonstrate the company’s technological prowess, will incorporate Bungie’s expertise.
For a large selection of live service games—online multiplayer games that sell virtual goods and evolve over time, frequently charging players set monthly fees for access or exclusive benefits—Sony has big plans to capitalize on Bungie’s fine-tuned model.
Although Activision Blizzard, which publishes everything from Overwatch and World of Warcraft to the Call of Duty mega-franchise, is a much larger company, Bungie is still poised to have a significant impact on Sony’s roadmap for upcoming games.
Does Sony Own Halo now?
The agreement between Sony and Bungie, the studio behind Halo and Destiny, is complete. Both companies confirmed on Twitter on Friday that the $3.6 billion transaction had gone through without any hiccups.