Bend Studio Seeks Creative Director with Multiplayer Experience

Creative Director for Multiplayer Game Design at Bend Studio – Leading New Project Vision Amid Layoffs and Unclear Monetization Model

Bend Studio is seeking a Creative Director with extensive experience in multiplayer game design. This director will define the project’s creative vision, encompassing its visual style, quality standards, and emotional tone. They will also lead the design team and ensure the vision aligns with gameplay systems and player objectives. Bend Studio has released little information about the specific project. In June, the studio laid off approximately 30 team members following the cancellation of an unannounced live-service project. While Bend Studio’s portfolio includes titles like Days Gone and Syphon Filter, the job listing does not specify if the new project is tied to these existing franchises. The job description emphasizes expertise in online game design, including the creation of cooperative and competitive systems, progression architecture, and managing service quality issues. However, it remains unclear whether the project will be a live-service title, a traditional multiplayer game, or how it will be monetized.

Bend Studio Advancing into Multiplayer Game Development Amid Recruitment Drive for Ongoing Project

The listing hints at a new focus on multiplayer games for the studio, but details regarding the project’s format, scale, schedule, and service model are currently undisclosed. Until an official announcement from Bend Studio or PlayStation, the listing indicates the studio is actively recruiting for an ongoing project that requires significant multiplayer expertise.

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