Sony to radically reassess ties with Western studios if Ghost of Yotei and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet fail — media
The company is reportedly impressed by the commercial success of Chinese-developed titles such as Wukong, Wuthering Waves, and Genshin Impact.
According to That Park Place, citing its sources, Sony Interactive Entertainment is increasingly dissatisfied with the performance of projects from its Western studios and with the community’s response to them. Insiders say conversations are underway at the Japanese office about changing priorities and redirecting funding.
The futures of Naughty Dog, Sucker Punch, Bend, and Guerrilla now depend on the financial results of Ghost of Yotei and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Fail.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and Naughty Dog’s Ghost of Yotei represent a final opportunity for Western developers. If these titles fail commercially, Sony is expected to concentrate its efforts on Japanese studios and revert to more traditional narratives and character-driven experiences. Sources point to the strong performance of Chinese games like Genshin Impact, Wukong, and Wuthering Waves as a driving factor behind the potential shift.
Source: iXBT.games
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