Sony Interactive Entertainment
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2026
Sony Interactive Entertainment announces the Prism Collection
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced a new lineup of PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers and console covers under the Prism Collection, which is planned to launch globally on February 4, 2027.
2026
Crunchyroll and Sony Interactive Entertainment announce dedicated anime hub on PS5 launching Spring 2027
Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Hideaki Nishino announced at the Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum that Crunchyroll will have its own dedicated anime hub page on the PS5 home screen in Spring 2027. Purini said the anime hub on PlayStation marks a further step in the collaboration with Sony Interactive Entertainment, aimed at engaging fans where they are.
2022
PlayStation announces acquisition of Haven Studios
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that it had acquired Haven Entertainment Studios, which became part of PlayStation Studios.
2022
Sony unveils PlayStation VR2 headset and controller designs
Sony Interactive Entertainment unveiled designs for the PlayStation VR2 headset and PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers for the PlayStation 5.
2022
Sony AI unveils Gran Turismo Sophy
Sony AI, together with Polyphony Digital and Sony Interactive Entertainment, announced Gran Turismo Sophy, an AI agent developed for the Gran Turismo Sport racing simulation. Sony AI and Polyphony Digital said they would explore integrating it into future Gran Turismo releases.
2022
Sony comments on workplace toxicity concerns at Bungie
Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan said Sony takes workplace toxicity seriously and that Sony and Bungie would work together to foster an inclusive, positive, and welcoming environment.
2022
Sony announces planned acquisition of Bungie
Sony announced a planned $3.6 billion acquisition of Bungie. Bungie said it would continue to independently publish and creatively develop its games.
2022
Sony Interactive Entertainment announces acquisition of Bungie
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced a $3.6 billion acquisition of game developer Bungie. The report says Bungie would become an independent subsidiary after the transaction is completed.
2022
Sony announces PlayStation VR2 headset
At CES, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan confirmed the name PlayStation VR2 for the company's new headset, and Sony disclosed some of its features and compatibility with PlayStation 5.
2021
Sony Interactive Entertainment announces Valkyrie Entertainment acquisition
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced its acquisition of Seattle-based developer Valkyrie Entertainment. Valkyrie will join PlayStation Studios and support development of PlayStation Studios franchises; the transaction terms were not disclosed.
2021
Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires Valkyrie Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that it had acquired Seattle-based developer Valkyrie Entertainment, which joined the PlayStation Studios family.
2021
Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires Valkyrie Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment acquired independent developer Valkyrie Entertainment, which joined the PlayStation Studios group.
2021
Q-Games announced it acquired The Tomorrow Children IP rights
Q-Games announced that it acquired the rights to The Tomorrow Children IP from Sony Interactive Entertainment. It said it would work to rebuild and re-release the game.
2021
Sony launches Game Trials
Sony Interactive Entertainment began offering PlayStation Network users limited-time trials of selected games before purchase. The initial games included Death Stranding: Director’s Cut and Sackboy: A Big Adventure.
2021
Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires Bluepoint Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that Bluepoint Games had joined PlayStation Studios, reporting the studio's acquisition.
2021
Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires Nixxes Software
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that it had acquired Netherlands-based Nixxes Software, which will join PlayStation Studios Technology, Creative & Services Group.
2021
Sony Interactive Entertainment completes acquisition of Nixxes
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that it completed the acquisition of Nixxes Software, which will join PlayStation Studios Technology, Creative Services Group.
2021
Sony Interactive Entertainment completes acquisition of Housemarque
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that it had completed its acquisition of game developer Housemarque. The transaction terms, including the acquisition cost, were not disclosed.
2021
Sony sued over PlayStation Store pricing
A proposed class-action antitrust lawsuit was filed against Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC and its parent, Sony Group Corporation. The complaint alleges that Sony restricted competition in digital PlayStation game sales and that consumers were overcharged; these are allegations, not a court determination.
2021
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Firewalk Studios announce game partnership
Firewalk Studios announced a partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment to create a new, original multiplayer game.