Media Molecule reportedly developing new social-sim game for 2027

Media Molecule, the PlayStation Studios developer known for LittleBigPlanet and Dreams, is reportedly working on a new intellectual property that shifts away from its previous focus on creative tools. According to multiple reports, the studio is developing a social-simulation game featuring open-world elements, drawing comparisons to titles such as Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon.

While Sony and Media Molecule have not officially confirmed these details, leaks from professional portfolios and industry sources suggest the project focuses on exploration, social interaction, and community building rather than being a traditional ‘games-as-a-service’ title. The game is expected to be announced and released in 2027.

The success of this new project is seen as critical for the studio following the limited commercial impact of its 2020 release, Dreams. This development comes amid a period of tighter investment strategies within PlayStation Studios.