Jade Raymond Opens New Independent Studio, Developing New IP for PlayStation - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 16 March 2021 / 2,217 Views
Canadian video game producer Jade Raymond has formed a new independent studio - Haven Entertainment - based in Montreal. She was the former executive in charge of Stadia Games and Entertainment before Google shut them down.
Raymond in a new PlayStation Blog post announced Haven Entertainment is developing a new original IP for PlayStation.
"As I took stock of my career over the last few years and started to think about what to do next, I came to a very simple conclusion: I need to get back to what I love doing most, and do so in a way that gives our team the freedom to explore, inspire, and create," Raymond said.
"And so today I’m announcing Haven, an independent studio where many of the talented game developers I have worked with for years (and love dearly!) are coming together to do what we are most passionate about. It’s time for us to refocus on GAMES in a place where we can practice our crafts without any barriers or impediments.
"We want to create worlds where players can escape, have fun, express themselves, and find community. We want to pour our passion into a project. We want to make something wondrous for people to experience. Because we believe in the power of games to bring joy to people’s lives. And Sony does, too. Their commitment to excellence is unmatched. It’s why I couldn’t be happier for their backing and support.
"Together, we want to create games that are a haven for players, and we want to build a studio that is a haven for developers. So, while we don’t have many details to announce today, I want the PlayStation community to know that Haven Studios is already hard at work on an unannounced IP. We can’t wait to show you more!"
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Just to be clear. This studio is independent, not a PS studio. They just made a deal with PS for a exclusive game.
Its good news for Playstation either way. Its the game that matters, not ownership of the studio. But knowing how Sony does things, if they are successful, they may buy them. Thats how they do things. Its great to see Sony still building great relationships.
Hope she finds more success on PS than what she would on Stadia.
lez go SONY! giving people a chance haha!
Has she launched any game since she left Ubisoft?
Thanks for your extensive reply. I didn't know about her involvement in Battlefront 2, in which I doubt she had much to say in its development. It looks like she's still relevant because of her name rather than because of her work. We'll see how this game turns out.
Sweet! I know her name and that she went to work for Stadia, but I’m not sure what games she’s been behind previously.
Original Assassin's Creed.
I give her 1 year before its cancelled and she leaves.
The Studio is independent, so if she cancels the game well that would have been her decision.
depends on who's funding it.
Glad she's coming to sony. Hopefully a great game or two, to make up for some of the crappiness that is bethesda going to gamepass.
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