Media Molecule's next game reportedly to be announced and released in 2027
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Push Square reports that MP1st claims Media Molecule's next game will be announced and released in 2027 and is a social simulation inspired by Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon. The report, as relayed by Push Square, says the title would be a new direction for the studio and is not intended as a game-as-a-service. Push Square also notes MP1st cautions the project could still be delayed given the uncertain nature of development. Push Square adds this comes after Media Molecule wound down active development on Dreams.
- What happened: Push Square reports MP1st claims Media Molecule's next project will be announced and released in 2027 and will be a social simulation inspired by Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon.
- Why it matters: Push Square says MP1st describes the project as a totally new direction for Media Molecule and not a game-as-a-service, marking a stylistic shift after Dreams' development wind-down.
- Context: Push Square notes this reporting follows Media Molecule winding down active development on Dreams; the details come from MP1st sources familiar with the project as reported by Push Square.
- What next: MP1st reportedly expects an announcement and release in 2027, but Push Square relays MP1st's caveat that the game may still be pushed back due to the tumultuous nature of development.
What changed
Push Square relays an MP1st report that Media Molecule's next game will be a social simulation and is slated to be announced and released in 2027. MP1st is described as citing "sources familiar with the project."
Before and after
- Before: Push Square notes Media Molecule had wound down active development on Dreams.
- After (reported): MP1st says the studio is moving toward a social-simulation project inspired by titles like Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon and that it will not be a game-as-a-service.
Availability
- MP1st (as reported by Push Square) claims both announcement and release will occur in 2027, but gives no platform, region, or specific date.
Limits
- The timeline and details are reported by MP1st and relayed by Push Square; they are not independently confirmed. Push Square highlights MP1st's warning that the project could still be delayed, and no official announcement from Media Molecule or Sony is cited in the report.