Sony officially closes Concord developer Firewalk Studios
As a long-time gaming enthusiast with a deep appreciation for the creativity and hard work that goes into each game, I can’t help but feel a pang of sadness upon hearing about the closure of Firewalk Studios and Neon Koi. The news is particularly poignant given the recent release of Concord, which, despite its initial promise, has unfortunately become one of the biggest flops in gaming history.
Sony is officially shutting down these two studios.
Following the revelation of Sony’s newest game, Concord, being closed down shortly after its launch, the corporation has now disclosed that they will be closing down Firewalk Studios, the developers behind Concord. In their official announcement, it was also mentioned that Neon Koi, a mobile game studio owned by Sony, is set to close as well.
Here is the full scoop.
Sony to shut down Neon Koi and Firewalk Studios
Recently, a significant announcement was made through an internal email from Herman Hulst, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. Unfortunately, this news was not positive for many employees and video game creators, as it revealed that their jobs would be ending.
In an effort to further bolster the Studio Business at SIE, a challenging choice has been made concerning two of our studios: Neon Koi and Firewalk Studios, as mentioned by Hulst in his recent communication.
Initially, Hulst’s theory centered on the idea that Neon Koi and Sony were both interested in delving deeper into the realm of mobile gaming.
Although mobile gaming is an important focus for our Studio’s expansion, we’re currently just beginning our mobile initiatives. To thrive in this sector, we should focus on creating games that align with PlayStation Studios’ reputation and have the potential to attract a wider global audience.
Hulst then broke the news.
Using a fresh strategy, Neon Koi is set to shut down, meaning the development of their mobile action game has been halted.
This news hit hard for many, but there was more to the email; Hulst unveiled the future plans for Firewalk Studios.
Firewalk Studios shuts down
After decades of pouring my heart and soul into Concord’s creation, watching it crumble under the weight of its own hype, I find myself standing here today with a heavy heart as Sony makes the tough call to close down Firewalk Studios, the team who breathed life into this dream.
Following careful deliberation, it has been decided that the most suitable course of action is to discontinue our game permanently and shut down the studio, as stated by Hulst. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to each member of Firewalk for their skillful work, imaginative thinking, and commitment.
It’s truly devastating to witness a team, who put in countless hours over many years into their game, being dispersed in such an abrupt manner. Here’s hoping that everyone who recently lost their jobs because of the studio closures finds a new work environment swiftly.
Read More
- Vampire’s Fall 2 redeem codes and how to use them (June 2025)
- City of the Wolves descends on Riyadh! Your guide to FATAL FURY at EWC 2025
- BLACKPINK Wants You To “JUMP” With Lively New Single
- Unmasking Ironheart: Ranking Her MCU Suits by Comic Book Accuracy!
- GEN vs AL was another extremely close LoL match at MSI 2025
- Marilyn Manson sparks controversy as he appears at Black Sabbath’s farewell show and pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in video message – after his UK gig was axed amid backlash
- WEBZEN’s MU: Pocket Knights offers a cute spin on the legendary MU series, set to launch in the second half of 2025
- Scarlett Johansson becomes highest-grossing lead actor EVER after Jurassic Park Rebirth opens with $318M
- Why Superman 2025 Opening Weekend Box Office Predictions Have Dropped Again
- Clash Royale Best Boss Bandit Champion decks
2024-10-31 01:11