Sony Liverpool, best known for producing the Wipeout games for Playstation platforms, has been closed. Sony explained that closing the studio would help them provide better content for their customers. All of Sony Liverpool’s games have also been cancleed. It was rumored that Sony Liverpool was working on two Playstation 4 titles at the time of the closing. One was a new Wipeout game that had different gameplay from the rest of the games in the series and a shooter similar to the Splinter Cell series. The new Wipeout game was also rumored to be far in its developement. In any case it’s always sad to see companies close their studios and we wish the best of luck to those affected by the closing of Sony Livepool.
“As part of SCE Worldwide Studios, we do regular reviews to ensure that the resources we have can create and produce high quality, innovative and commercially viable projects in an increasingly competitive marketplace. As part of this process, we have reviewed and assessed all current and planned projects for the short and medium term and have decided to make some changes to our European Studios.
“It has been decided that Liverpool Studio should be closed. Liverpool Studio has been an important part of SCE Worldwide Studios since the outset of PlayStation, and have contributed greatly to PlayStation over the years. Everyone connected with Liverpool Studio, past and present, can be very proud of their achievements.
“However, it was felt that by focusing our investment plans on other Studios that are currently working on exciting new projects, we would be in a stronger position to offer the best possible content for our consumers.
“Our Liverpool Facility will continue to operate, housing a number of other vital WWSE and SCEE Departments.
“This should not take anything away from the great work WWS are doing and the incredible games and services that we have made, and continue to make, both for this coming year and further in the future.”
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