Sony Interactive Leisure has introduced that Concrete Genie developer studio PixelOpus will shut down on June 2. The choice was reportedly made after “a latest overview course of” at PlayStation Studios. In 2021, the studio introduced it was growing an “thrilling new PlayStation 5 title” in partnership with Sony Photos Animation. Nevertheless, the destiny of the sport is at the moment nonetheless unclear.
Expensive buddies, our PixelOpus journey has come to an finish. As we glance to new futures, we wished to say a heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of thousands of passionate gamers who’ve supported us, and our mission to make stunning, imaginative video games with coronary heart.
We’re so grateful! ❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/rQO2Cgvhnq— PixelOpus (@Pixelopus) May 5, 2023
A press release from PlayStation relating to the closure through IGN:
“PlayStation Studios commonly evaluates its portfolio and the standing of studio tasks to make sure they meet the group’s brief and long-term strategic goals. As a part of a latest overview course of, it has been determined that PixelOpus will shut on June 2.”
Concrete Genie particulars through PlayStation Retailer:
Concrete Genie follows the heartwarming journey of a bullied teen named Ash, who escapes his troubles by bringing his colourful creativeness to life in his sketchbook, whereas exploring his hometown of Denska – a as soon as brilliant and bustling seaside city now polluted by Darkness.
Ash discovers a mysterious lighthouse, the place he finds a magical vitality that expenses his paintbrush with ‘Residing Paint’ able to creating magnificent masterpieces that may purify Denska’s polluted partitions.
Ash should harness the magical properties of his highly effective paintbrush to remove the Darkness polluting Denska with the assistance of the mischievous Genies he creates alongside the best way.
Can Ash overcome his private struggles and paint his hometown again to life?
Concrete Genie consists of two PlayStation VR modes* – VR Expertise and VR Free Paint. In Expertise, you’ll assist a Genie uncover a mysterious energy by portray and see your artwork come to life from a brand new perspective. Or observe your new abilities in Free Paint, the place you’ll manipulate your paintbrush with two PlayStation Transfer to create stunning, dwelling landscapes.
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