Sony Unveils teamLFG: New Studio from Bungie Creating Team-Based Action Game

Sony has announced the formation of a new PlayStation studio, teamLFG, which originated at Bungie, the developer behind Destiny and Marathon. Hermen Hulst, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Studio Business Group, expressed excitement about teamLFG's "ambitious" incubation project in a recent PlayStation Blog post.

The name teamLFG stands for 'Looking For Group,' reflecting a focus on social gaming. Their debut game is a team-based action title that blends elements from fighting games, platformers, MOBAs, life sims, and "frog-type games." Set in a lighthearted, comedic world within a new mythic, science-fantasy universe, the game aims to foster a sense of community and belonging among players.

teamLFG is driven by a mission to create games that encourage friendship and community. They want players to feel excited to log on and find their teammates already online, to recognize familiar names, and to create memorable moments and stories from their matches. The studio plans to develop immersive multiplayer worlds that players can enjoy and master over countless hours. They also intend to involve the community in the development process through early access playtests and to remain agile in responding to player feedback, not only before launch but also throughout the game's live service.

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teamLFG's project emerged from Bungie during significant layoffs last year. Following Sony's acquisition, Bungie struggled to meet financial targets with Destiny 2, leading to layoffs affecting 100 employees in November 2023 and another 220 in 2024, with 155 employees being integrated into other parts of Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was during this time that the incubation project was spun off.

A former Bungie lawyer praised Sony's role in pushing through improvements for Destiny 2. Since then, Bungie has fully revealed the extraction shooter Marathon and outlined the future roadmap for Destiny 2. There are no plans for Destiny 3, and a spinoff project called Payback has been canceled.