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Recent unofficial reports suggest that Sony is pursuing a strategy of working with external partners on dormant intellectual properties, similar to how Konami handles series like Silent Hill. Under this approach, internal Japanese creative teams would oversee outside developers.
Specific leaked details indicate that projects are underway for several beloved franchises. These include a potential new Killzone developed alongside Guerrilla Games outside of PlayStation Studios, an upcoming Ape Escape title, and a greenlit Sly Cooper game.
For the Sly Cooper endeavor, Sony is funding the production while key creators participate as consultants to guide the external developers, reflecting a broader initiative accepting proposals for inactive properties.
Fans are advised to temper their expectations regarding the timeline. The initial batch of games stemming from this external collaboration push is reportedly slated to arrive only during the early years of the PS6 generation.
