Playstation shuts down dark outlaw games amid studio cuts

PlayStation is closing down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded by Call of Duty: Zombies veteran Jason Blundell just over a year ago, according to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier.

Reasons remain unclear, but cuts continue

Sony's decision to shut down Dark Outlaw Games comes amid reports of significant layoffs within the company. Schreier claims that PlayStation is cutting staff from its mobile gaming divisions, with around 50 employees let go.

The exact reasons for Dark Outlaw Games' closure remain unconfirmed, but the studio's inability to produce a game during its short lifespan may have contributed to the decision. This marks the second studio led by Blundell to shut down in recent years, following the abrupt closure of Deviation Games in 2024.

PlayStation's own performance has also been under scrutiny, particularly after the sudden closure of Bluepoint Games in February. While the company cited a