Media Molecule's New IP Adds Open-World Content, Resume Points to Resource-Gathering
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Updated · MP1st · May 25
Media Molecule's New IP Adds Open-World Content, Resume Points to Resource-Gathering
5 articles · Updated · MP1st · May 25
An artist's online resume says Media Molecule's unannounced new IP includes "open-world content," offering the clearest public clue yet about the studio's next game.
The portfolio also cites work on main POIs, moment-to-moment gameplay and "forage design," suggesting resource-gathering systems and possibly crafting or survival mechanics.
That points to a broader, more traditional game than Dreams, aligning with former creative director Mark Healey's earlier comment that the project is "more of a game than a creative tool."
The new IP has been taking shape since Media Molecule ended Dreams live support in September 2023 and restructured after reports in October 2023 that up to 20% of staff were laid off.
If the resume reflects the current plan, the project would mark a sharp shift for the LittleBigPlanet and Dreams studio from creator sandboxes toward a larger non-linear game.
Is Media Molecule's pivot to the open-world genre a survival tactic forced by industry pressures?
How will a studio known for sandbox tools innovate in the crowded open-world survival market?