Sony announced today the purchase of the North American videogame studio Bungie, creators of the games 'Destiny' and 'Halo', in order to incorporate in its collective of creators of the PlayStation Studios, reveals the The Verge.
According to the official statement, the acquisition is valued at 3,6 billion dollars and where it is only pending approval from regulators, and it aims to boost the vision of the Japanese multinational for online multiplayer titles.
"Bungie will continue to operate independently, retaining the ability to self-publish and reach out to players wherever they choose to play.“, can be read in the apparently reassuring message after the Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard, an Xbox competitor, which for several analysts raised concerns about the potential exclusivity of the main franchises.
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With the agreement closed, Bungie will be an independent subsidiary of Sony and will remain under the direction of its current management, led by its president and CEO, Pete Parsons, continues the note.
"We've had a strong partnership with Bungie since the inception of the Destiny franchise, and I couldn't be more excited to officially welcome the studio to the PlayStation family.,” said Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) President and CEO Jim Ryan.
"This is an important step in our strategy to expand PlayStation's reach to an even wider audience.“, concluded the manager.
