New First-Party PlayStation Game Will Reportedly Be Inspired by Smash Bros

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Summary

  • Bungie’s mysterious game code-named Gummy Bears has reportedly changed developers and is now in the works at a new PlayStation studio.
  • While primarily a MOBA, the game is rumored to take inspiration from Super Smash Bros. in that it will feature a percentage-based damage system instead of health bars.
  • Gummy Bears is said to have been in the works for at least three years, but could still be years away from hitting the market. It will reportedly target a younger demographic than any prior Bungie game.

It appears that an upcoming exclusive game for the PlayStation console, codenamed “Gummy Bears,” may draw substantial influence from the “Super Smash Bros.” series, as suggested in a recent report about this secretive PlayStation project.

Back in August of ’23, I first caught wind of a game known as “Gummy Bears” online. The Game Post hinted that a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) with this codename was brewing at Bungie. Fast forward a year, and Bungie announced they were letting go of 220 team members, equating to a 17% reduction in their workforce. During this shake-up, the developer behind Destiny shared that an extra 155 employees would be joining Sony Interactive Entertainment soon.

As a gamer, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news. Previously, it seemed like integration efforts were just whispers in the gaming community. But now, it appears those efforts have led Sony to establish a brand new PlayStation studio! According to The Game Post, this is based on information from sources close to the situation. This new subsidiary, which seems to be around 40 people strong, is rumored to have taken over the development of a game called Gummy Bears.

Though we’re probably years away from its release, it’s unclear exactly where the project stands in terms of development at the moment. As for Gummy Bears, details are scant, but The Game Post hints that this upcoming first-party PlayStation game will draw inspiration from Super Smash Bros., suggesting a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) style. So, keep an eye out for more updates on this intriguing new addition to the gaming world!

Gummy Bears Reportedly Won’t Have Health Bars, Similar to Smash Bros.

In essence, Gummy Bears don’t have traditional health bars; instead, their health system acts as a factor that determines how far a character is pushed back upon being hit. If the damage inflicted exceeds a certain percentage, characters in the Gummy Bears game can be forced off the playfield, which bears a striking resemblance to the damage percent system found in the Super Smash Bros. series of games.

According to reports, the game “Gummy Bears” is expected to introduce three character roles commonly found in Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games: Offense, Defense, and Assistance. Additionally, it appears that various game modes and an appealing, colorful, and relaxed visual style, referred to as lo-fi, will be included. Notably, this design is a departure from Bungie’s previous work, as reported by The Game Post’s sources, who suggest that this change was intentionally made to distinguish “Gummy Bears” from other games produced by the studio and potentially attract a new, younger audience.

According to reports, the game known as “Gummy Bears” has been under development at Bungie for some time now, starting no later than 2022. This recent assertion about a change in project development is consistent with the news that Sony has opened a new studio in Los Angeles. If it turns out that this Los Angeles-based studio is indeed working on “Gummy Bears”, then this could explain the switch in developers.

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2025-01-13 16:13