Sony Unveils teamLFG: New PlayStation Studio Crafting Team-Based Action Game

Sony has unveiled a new PlayStation studio named teamLFG, which originated from the renowned developer Bungie, known for Destiny and Marathon. In a recent PlayStation Blog post, Hermen Hulst, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Studio Business Group, expressed his excitement about teamLFG's "ambitious" debut project.

The name teamLFG, standing for 'Looking For Group,' hints at a focus on social gaming. Their first game is described as a team-based action game, blending elements from fighting games, platformers, MOBAs, life sims, and "frog-type games." Set in a new, mythic, science-fantasy universe, the game promises a lighthearted and comedic atmosphere.

teamLFG emphasizes creating games that foster friendship, community, and belonging. They aim to build immersive multiplayer worlds where players can enjoy countless hours of gameplay, learning, playing, and mastering the game. The studio plans to involve the community in development through early access playtests, ensuring they can adapt to player feedback both before and after launch.

"We want our players to feel excited when they log on to discover their teammates already hanging out online. We want our players to recognize familiar names and to make myths and memes out of each other. We want our players to love remembering that one time where they pulled off That Play that changed the whole story of the match. As we say on the team – dat’s da good stuff," teamLFG stated.

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teamLFG's debut project was spun out of Bungie following significant layoffs in 2023 and 2024, amid reports of Bungie missing financial targets with Destiny 2. The layoffs affected approximately 100 employees in November 2023, followed by another 220 in 2024, with 155 being integrated into other parts of Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was during this period that the incubation project, now led by teamLFG, was announced.

Last year, a former Bungie lawyer praised Sony's role in driving improvements to Destiny 2, suggesting that the parent company's involvement was beneficial. Since then, Bungie has fully revealed the extraction shooter Marathon and outlined the future roadmap for Destiny 2. However, there are no plans for Destiny 3, and a spinoff project called Payback has been canceled.