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 incubation project.
teamLFG, standing for 'Looking For Group,' aims to focus on social gaming elements. Their debut game is described as a team-based action game that blends elements from fighting games, platformers, MOBAs, life sims, and "frog-type games." Set in a lighthearted, comedic world within a new mythic, science-fantasy universe, the game promises a unique experience.
"We are driven by a mission to create games where players can find friendship, community, and belonging," teamLFG stated. The studio aims to foster a sense of camaraderie and memorable moments among players, emphasizing the joy of recognizing familiar names and creating shared experiences. "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," they added.
The studio plans to develop immersive multiplayer worlds that players can engage with for countless hours, learning, playing, and mastering the game. They intend to involve the community in the development process through early access playtests and remain responsive to player feedback, both before and after launch, as they continue to evolve the game and community over the years.
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teamLFG's project emerged from Bungie during significant layoffs last year. Following Sony's acquisition, Bungie struggled to meet financial targets with Destiny 2, leading to layoffs of around 100 employees in November 2023 and another 220 in 2024, impacting 17% of the studio's workforce. Amid these changes, 155 employees were integrated into other parts of Sony Interactive Entertainment, and the incubation project was spun off into teamLFG.
A former Bungie lawyer praised Sony's role in pushing through improvements to Destiny 2. Since then, Bungie has fully revealed the extraction shooter Marathon and confirmed the roadmap for Destiny 2's future. However, there are no plans for Destiny 3, and a Destiny spinoff project, Payback, has been canceled.
