Today, founder of Ubisoft Toronto and Motive Studios, Jade Raymond, announced the formation of Haven Entertainment Studios. This is a new video game development studio based in Montreal, Canada – with at least one project underway at this point in time. Sony Interactive Entertainment has today also confirmed an investment in the studio, which will see this first (unannounced) project become a new IP for PlayStation platforms going forward.
The exact details of this arrangement are not known, but expect to hear more about it in the coming months.
According to information shared by a representative from Sony Interactive Entertainment, “Raymond has assembled a world class team with over a decade of experience working together across multiple hugely popular games and franchises. True to its name, the studio’s games will serve as havens for players – bringing them together to have fun, express themselves, and find community. The vision of being a haven extends to the team as well, which will champion transparency and mutual respect“.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is proud to support and invest in Haven and its future. We understand the challenges and rewards of building creative teams from the ground up, as does Jade with her wealth of experience helming many of gaming’s biggest franchises. We’re confident in and excited for the bright future of Haven Studios and its first project, currently in development.
Hermen Hulst – Head of PlayStation Studio
I could not be more excited about this opportunity to return to my roots and work with this talented team to create a new IP together. Launching an independent studio with the backing of Sony Interactive Entertainment gives us full freedom to push boundaries with the support of a publisher that deeply understands the creative process of making games and is known for exceptional quality and a player-first approach.
Jade Raymond – CEO and Founder of Haven Studios
