The Marvel's Venom PlayStation exclusive remains in development, while DON'T NOD faces potential closure.
Today’s PlayStation briefing brings a mix of news about ongoing game developments and concerning financial realities for some studios. The most significant update concerns a PlayStation exclusive Marvel game, while DON’T NOD finds itself in dire financial circumstances.
Marvel Continues PlayStation Exclusivity with Venom
A report from PlayStation Lifestyle brings welcome news to fans of Marvel games on PlayStation. A standalone Venom game, thought to be in jeopardy due to prolonged silence, is still in development. Trusted industry insider NateTheHate2 assures fans that the game remains active, although there’s no word on when an official announcement might surface. This development adds another chapter to Sony’s strategy of leveraging Marvel IPs as platform exclusives, following successful titles like Spider-Man.
Financial Uncertainty for DON’T NOD
Meanwhile, publisher and developer DON’T NOD is facing challenging times. According to a Push Square report, the studio may have to shut its doors if its financial issues aren’t resolved soon. The company has released a press statement outlining structural changes aimed at averting closure, but the survival of DON’T NOD will likely hinge on the success of these measures in the coming months.
Revival and Remake Rumblings
Moreover, gamers can potentially look forward to several franchise revivals and new developments. An exclusive report from PlayStation Lifestyle suggests that Guerrilla Games’ Killzone is being eyed for a comeback, possibly in the form of a remaster or a remake by a third-party studio, potentially People Can Fly.
Meanwhile, Atlus Producer Kazuhisa Wada continues to hint at remakes for the original Persona and Persona 2, as recounted in Push Square. Given Atlus’ ongoing engagement with its historic titles, it seems plausible that formal announcements could be forthcoming.
Additional Notes
- Ace Combat 8 introduces a unique social hub with classic arcade games for players between missions, an example of integrating retro gaming experiences into modern titles.
- SEGA has opted to cancel its ambitious live service game “Super Game” due to resource limitations, as reported by Push Square.
- Forza Horizon 6 remains on track for a 2026 release on PS5, confirming the game’s cross-platform reach.
