Harry Krueger, the game director behind Returnal, has founded Cosmic Division, a new independent studio based in Finland. The compact team will focus on single-player games that emphasize gameplay, atmosphere and emotional storytelling.
Krueger spent nearly 15 years at Housemarque before leaving the Sony-owned studio in 2023. Cosmic Division starts small with a lean approach and plans to build ambitious projects that celebrate his past work while exploring new ideas and talent.
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Following its delay to April 30, 2026, Housemarque's roguelike shooter Saros saw reviews go live on April 24 after a restrictive embargo lifted, earning acclaim for combat evolutions beyond Returnal while critics decried limits on narrative discussion. The PS5 title follows protagonist Arjun Devraj on the eclipsed planet Carcosa.
Housemarque studio head Ilari Kuittinen said the developer intends to stick with challenging gameplay in future titles, drawing inspiration from FromSoftware.
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Bloober Team, the Polish horror game developer behind the Silent Hill 2 remake and Cronos: The New Dawn, has appointed three new leaders as it transitions to managing multiple projects. The studio is now working on two first-party single-player horror games and five co-developments. CEO Piotr Babieno emphasized the move supports long-term stability without overextending.
Sony has decided to stop releasing its biggest PlayStation 5 single-player narrative games on PC, PlayStation Studios CEO Hermen Hulst told staff during a May 18 town hall. The shift, first reported in March, begins with titles such as Ghost of Yōtei and Saros.
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Supermassive Games has launched Directive 8020, the latest entry in its Dark Pictures Anthology series. The sci-fi horror title follows a space crew facing an unknown organism aboard their ship. Reviewers note advancements in tone and structure alongside familiar elements from classic films.