Japan Studio was a Japanese computer game developer based in Tokyo. A first-party studio for Sony Interactive Enjoyment, it was best recognized for the Ape Getaway, LocoRoco, Patapon, Gravity Rush, Bloodborne as well as Flair series, the Team Ico games, and Astro's Game room. In April 2021, Japan Studio was restructured and also merged with Group Asobi and also other Sony studios. According to a current rumor , Sony is busy to build a new studio in Japan. And apparently, the PS5 manufacturer has great ambitions. In this studio AAA projects, which are at eye level with the great games of Capcom, Konami or Square Enix, should be created below Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Devil May Cry or Metal Gear. This reports a PlayStation insider, who also passed the acquisition of Housemarque by Sony before the announcement. Allegedly, the plans have been implemented since the beginning of 2020 - so in a period before Sony's Japan Studio was closed. Also a first game should be in develo...