8 May. (Portaltic/EP) –
The video game developer PixelOpusowned by Sony Interactive Entertainment, has announced the cessation of its activity as of June 2as part of the result of a recent review process of the Japanese manufacturer in which its closure was decided.
PixelOpus is an American studio that launched in 2014 as part of Sony, managing to publish titles known as Entwined, released that same year, and Concrete Genie, which was published in 2019. Currently, he was working on a project in collaboration with Sony Pictures Animation.
The developer has announced its closure as of June 2as detailed in a Twitter postwhere he has indicated that “the adventure has come to an end”, but has also stressed that they look “towards new futures”.
Dear friends, our Pixel Opus adventure has come to an end. As we look to new futures, we wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to the millions of passionate players who have supported us, and our mission to make beautiful, imaginative games with heart.
We are so grateful! ❤️? pic.twitter.com/rQO2Cgvhnq— PixelOpus (@Pixelopus) May 5, 2023
Likewise, the PixelOpus team wanted to thank “the millions of passionate gamers” who have supported their “mission” to create “beautiful and imaginative games with heart”.
In this regard, according to detailed Sony in a statement to which you have had access IGN, he PixelOpus closure has been completed after carrying out one of the regular evaluations of your “portfolio and the status of study projects”, in order to guarantee that the strategic objectives of the organization are met in the short and long term.
In this sense, Sony has detailed that “as part of a recent review process”, it has been decided that PixelOpus will close on June 2. Nevertheless, your games will still be available for players who already own them and for those who want to buy them through the PlayStation Store.
