Media Molecule developing PlayStation social-sim for 2027

Media Molecule is developing a PlayStation-exclusive social-simulation game inspired by Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon. People familiar with the project indicate the title is targeted for a 2027 release and is being built for PlayStation hardware.

Those familiar with the project say the game is planned as a traditional, standalone release rather than a game-as-a-service. The 2027 release window is tentative and could change as development continues. No official announcement or publisher confirmation has been issued, and the studio has not specified which PlayStation consoles will host the game.

Reported design influences include low-pressure daily tasks, gathering resources from the environment, social interactions with local characters, earning in-game currency and upgrading homes and towns. These routine activities are common to the cited inspirations, though Media Molecule has not confirmed specific mechanics or systems for the new title.

Media Molecule is the studio behind LittleBigPlanet and Dreams, projects noted for creative tools and user-generated content. The studio has not released statements about the new project’s tone, scale or features.

With limited public details, the timetable and features remain provisional. Additional information may be released as development progresses and if Media Molecule or PlayStation issues an official announcement.