Sony's Secret Acquisition: Major Third-Party Studio on the Radar

Recently, a rumor has surfaced that Sony may be considering an acquisition of CD Projekt Red. This information comes from a reliable leaker who has previously shared accurate news about Destiny. While fans are debating the possibility of this acquisition, it is worth noting that this is not the first time this rumor has circulated. In March, a screenshot of Sony's page on a market data platform suggested that the acquisition had already taken place, but no further evidence was found to support this claim. This recent rumor lacks concrete proof beyond a Discord post from the same leaker, who also shared information about Days Gone 2 being in development. However, many commenters have expressed doubt about the validity of this information, as the developer of Days Gone is reportedly working on a new IP instead.

On the other hand, there are those who believe that Sony acquiring CD Projekt Red could be a strategic move. In the wake of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, many gaming enthusiasts have been wondering how Sony will level the playing field. With Microsoft already owning Bethesda, it's been suggested that Sony needs to secure its own major RPG franchise. CD Projekt Red owns The Witcher IP across various mediums, including video games, graphic novels, board games, and merchandise, thanks to a deal with Andrzej Sapkowski, the author of the Witcher books. If Sony were to acquire CD Projekt Red, it could potentially attract a slew of new fans to the company, thanks to the popularity of The Witcher franchise.

However, until either Sony or CD Projekt Red issues an official statement, all of this remains mere speculation. While there is some logic to the idea of Sony acquiring CD Projekt Red, it's unclear whether Sony is actually considering this move.