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Media Molecule Shifts to New Open-World IP, Not Sackboy.

5/26/2026

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Media Molecule, Sony's UK studio, is developing an unannounced open-world game, according to an employee résumé.
The résumé states the title will be a new intellectual property rather than a LittleBigPlanet sequel.
Media Molecule disclosed in October 2023 that it spent that year transitioning to the new project.
Sackboy’s removal from PlayStation Productions branding and the end of Dreams support have fueled doubts about his near-future return.

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Story summary

Media Molecule, Sony's UK studio, is developing an unannounced open-world game, according to an employee résumé.
The résumé states the title will be a new intellectual property rather than a LittleBigPlanet sequel.
Media Molecule disclosed in October 2023 that it spent that year transitioning to the new project.
Sackboy’s removal from PlayStation Productions branding and the end of Dreams support have fueled doubts about his near-future return.