Jim Ryan, President & CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, announced that renowned game developer Bungie has joined the PlayStation family. It is known, the value offered reaches USD 3.6 billion.
"First, I want to explain to the community, that Bungie will remain an independent and multi-platform studio and publisher. We are very excited about the synergy opportunities between these two world-class groups," Ryan said in an excerpt from the PlayStation Blog, Wednesday (2/02). 2/2022).
According to him, Bungie's expertise in developing multi-platform and live game services will help Sony realize its vision. Which supports PlayStation's efforts to expand its share to millions of gamers around the world.
"We believe games have unlimited potential. To do anything worthwhile in entertainment, we have to bet big on our vision, in our studio and on our incredible team of trusted creators. In building unforgettable worlds, that really matter to us. people," wrote Pete Parsons, CEO of Bungie.
According to Parsons, he and the team have found partners who unconditionally support him in every way. Where can accelerate the vision, to create entertainment spanning generations.
"Today Bungie embarks on a journey to become a multi-media entertainment company on a global level," he added.
After the announcement, Sony's shares increased by more than 4%. This notification, came shortly after Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Where the figure is the largest purchase in history, worth USD 68.7 billion.
Bungie is a former subsidiary of Microsoft, which has developed the popular title, Halo. One of the flagship franchises for their flagship gaming platform, the Xbox.
Then finally split up in 2007 and started operating as an independent studio. Meanwhile, Halo's IP rights are still held by the technology giant, which was led by Bill Gates.