Rumors swirled around the internet recently that Sony was planning on shutting down Zipper Interactive, the creators of the SOCOM series. It turns out the rumors are true, as Sony has sent an official statement to .
A representative at Sony sent Game Informer the following statement:
“Sony Computer Entertainment can confirm the closure of Zipper Interactive, a Seattle-based internal game development studio that has been part of the global development operation of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS).”
“The closure is a result of a normal cycle of resource re-alignment within SCE WWS. Zipper has completed all work associated with its most recent project, Unit 13 for PlayStation Vita. Zipper titles MAG, SOCOM 4 and Unit 13 will continue to be supported, including the new Daily Challenges in Unit 13.”
There’s no word on the future of the SOCOM series or future installments for MAG and Unit 13.
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