PlayStation Studios Welcomes teamLFG, Founded by Former Bungie Developers

Alright, so get this—PlayStation Studios just got a little bigger, and it all comes down to this new crew called TeamLFG. They’re the fresh faces coming out of Bungie, you know, the folks behind Destiny 2 and that other one, Marathon. Anyway—Sony’s top brass, Hermen Hulst, dropped the news like it’s hot: TeamLFG started as a side hustle at Bungie, and now they’re all set to step into the spotlight. Crazy how things pan out, right?

So, diving into the PlayStation Blog, TeamLFG has this whole vibe of creating games where folks actually feel part of something. It’s all about logging on and—surprise—your buddies are already there, chilling online. They want players to get all comfy with familiar handles and create all these epic moments that turn into inside jokes. Remember the time you nailed that one insane moment that flipped the match on its head? Yeah, that’s the dream, apparently.

First on their to-do list: some kind of team-based action gig. They’re saying it pulls inspiration from, like, fighting games, platformers, MOBAs, life sims, and—wait for it—frog-type games? Yes, frogs. I have no clue about that part, but I’m curious. The scene is set in this fun, mythic, sci-fi universe. No idea when or where it’ll pop up, though. All very hush-hush.

Bungie had teased this whole TeamLFG gig mid-2023, like when they went on a hiring spree for folks from all walks of life. The aim was to cook up something with depth and that signature Bungie feel. You know, a place where everyone is welcome and the action is top-notch.

TeamLFG’s got this mission or whatever, about conjuring multiplayer worlds driven by action. Think Destiny 2, but with a bit of a twist. Sounds like they’re aiming for something fresh, something that’ll reel in a wide audience.

Oh, and the backstory’s a kicker: Sony snatched up Bungie in 2022 for something like $3.6 billion. Bungie kept doing its multiplatform thing, kinda independent. But then came layoffs and more changes than a kaleidoscope. By 2024, Bungie decided it was time to buddy up closer with Sony, moving a chunk of their crew over. That led to spinning out this TeamLFG venture.

Meanwhile, over at Bungie, it’s business as usual with Destiny 2. They just announced more expansions—two of them. Oh, and they’ve got Marathon on the burner, aiming for a September drop. Time flies, eh?