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by Bruno Pferd October 11, 2025

written by Bruno Pferd October 11, 2025

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Giant Squids adventure game, Sword of the Sea, is now available on PS5 and PC, with a playtime of approximately five hours.
The game was listed on PlayStation Plus Catalog and appears to be a joint project between Giant Squid and Sony Interactive Entertainment, leading to speculation about potential expansion or acquisition.
As an independent studio, the collaboration with Sony could signal a shift in Giant Squids business model or a possible acquisition by Sony.
No official announcement has been made by either party regarding their intentions for Sword of the Sea or any future collaborations or acquisitions.

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Acquired Giant Squid by Sony? Speculation over Sword of the Sea expansion or acquisition

On October 7th in Europe, Sword of the Sea, an adventure game from developer Giant Squid, appeared on a listing attributing it to both Sony Interactive Entertainment and Giant Squid. The studio, known for Abzu and The Pathless, is bringing this title to PS5 and PC. Players can find the title on the PlayStation Plus Catalog, and it offers a playtime of just under five hours. Given Giant Squid’s status as an independent studio, this registration has prompted speculation. Questions have arisen regarding whether Sony intends to expand the Sword of the Sea brand beyond gaming or if the company has acquired Giant Squid outright. No official announcement has yet been made concerning these possibilities.

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