PlayStation to Publish First Game From JJ Abrams' Bad Robot Games - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 04 December 2025 / 1,261 Views
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it has partnered with JJ Abrams' Bad Robot Games to publish the developers first internally developed game.
The game is an unannounced four-player, cooperative shooter directed by Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth. It is in development for the PlayStation 5 and PC. More details on the game will be shared at a later date.
"Partnering with Sony Interactive Entertainment allows us to bring our new [intellectual property] to life, with an expansive vision for this new universe," said Bad Robot Games CEO Anna Sweet. "With the support of PlayStation, we hope to deliver a bold, innovative experience that is truly special for players. I could not be more excited that Mike Booth is at the creative helm, crafting a cooperative adventure that will lead to unforgettable moments with friends."
Sony Interactive Entertainment vice president and head of second-party and third-party content ventures and strategic initiatives Christian Svensson added, "We’re greatly impressed with the talent Bad Robot Games has assembled at their studio, and are thrilled to partner with them to help produce and publish their upcoming game.
"Their unique creative voice and passion for innovating across all forms of interactive entertainment perfectly aligns with [Sony Interactive Entertainment]’s mission to craft experiences that resonate deeply with players. We can’t wait for gamers to step into the world they’ve been building."
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This news has too much lens flare.
L4D creator? Could be fun.
Though I'm curious what Dark Outlaw's game is then... I would've assumed it would be something similar.
Mystery box!
There is a good chance this game will be set in the world of Sony and Bad Robot's upcoming movie Grandgear. Not a lot is known about Grandgear yet, but based on the name, it is speculated to be about mechs. It comes from Takashi Yamazaki, the director of Godzilla Minus One.
