History of PlayStation Studios in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 8, 2025

PlayStation Studios, formerly SCE Worldwide Studios, is the video game development division of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). Established in 2005 and rebranded in 2020, it encompasses all studios owned by SIE. The rebranding reflects the importance of the PlayStation brand. PlayStation Studios is responsible for developing a wide range of first-party games for the PlayStation consoles and other platforms.

September 14, 2005: Formation of SCE Worldwide Studios Announced

On September 14, 2005, Sony Computer Entertainment announced the formation of SCE Worldwide Studios, combining all studios owned by SCE. Phil Harrison was appointed as the division's president.

September 2005: Establishment of SCE Worldwide Studios

In September 2005, Sony Computer Entertainment established SCE Worldwide Studios to oversee video game development.

2007: Visual Arts Services Group Founded

In 2007, the Visual Arts Services Group was founded in San Diego to support the studios' productions.

February 2008: Phil Harrison Resigns

In February 2008, Phil Harrison resigned as the president of SCE Worldwide Studios.

May 2008: Shuhei Yoshida Appointed President

In May 2008, Shuhei Yoshida succeeded Kazuo Hirai as president of SCE Worldwide Studios.

November 2019: Hermen Hulst Appointed President

In November 2019, Hermen Hulst became the president of SIE Worldwide Studios, succeeding Shuhei Yoshida.

May 2020: Rebranding to PlayStation Studios Announced

In May 2020, SIE announced the rebranding of the division to PlayStation Studios as part of the introduction of the PlayStation 5. PlayStation Studios serves as the publishing brand for Sony's first-party development studios.

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2020: Rebranding to PlayStation Studios

In 2020, SCE Worldwide Studios was rebranded as PlayStation Studios to incorporate the PlayStation brand.

August 2022: Formation of PlayStation Studios Mobile Division

In August 2022, SIE announced the formation of the PlayStation Studios Mobile Division and acquired Savage Game Studios, later renamed Neon Koi.

February 2024: Job Cuts and Studio Closure Announced

In February 2024, Sony announced it would eliminate 900 jobs, or 8% of SIE and PlayStation Studios employees, including the closure of London Studio.

July 2024: Bungie Incubation Project Spun Out

In July 2024, Sony and Bungie announced that one of Bungie's incubation projects would be spun out as part of restructuring, forming a new studio within PlayStation Studios.