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Media Molecule, creators of Dreams & LittleBigPlanet, unveil new open‑world IP

bekir May 27, 2026 2 min read 1 views

Media Molecule, the celebrated British studio behind PlayStation’s most beloved titles, is reportedly venturing into fresh territory with a brand‑new open‑world intellectual property.

Analysis: The announcement signals Media Molecule’s intent to broaden its creative footprint beyond narrative‑driven experiences, positioning the studio to compete in the increasingly crowded open‑world segment and potentially redefining its brand identity.

Sources from MP1st and a recent online portfolio belonging to a senior environment designer, who joined the studio in April 2025, confirm the project’s existence.

The portfolio reveals that the designer is collaborating on an “unannounced project, New IP,” handling tasks such as “level blocking out main POIs, moment‑to‑moment gameplay, forage design, and scripting various gameplay elements.”

Additional clues in the portfolio—references to “open‑world content” and “forage design”—suggest that the game may incorporate survival or crafting mechanics, staples of contemporary open‑world titles, while the focus on “main POIs” underscores a commitment to the genre’s hallmark exploration and discovery features.

In May 2024, Media Molecule co‑founder Mark Healey offered a glimpse into the studio’s latest venture, noting that while the exact status remains unclear, it’s no secret they’re developing a new intellectual property. He added that the project appears to lean more toward a conventional game than a purely creative tool, based on what he’s heard.

Following Healey’s departure in 2023, John Beech has taken the helm as the studio’s new creative director.

Earlier this year, in April 2023, Media Molecule announced the discontinuation of support for Dreams, and by October 2023, the company had reduced its workforce by roughly 15‑20 %.

A PlayStation State of Play event is slated for June 2, 2026, but it remains uncertain whether Media Molecule’s forthcoming title will be showcased there.

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  1. TurboSheikh2253 May 27, 2026

    Anticipation is building as the release date gets closer. The critical point for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams will be day one performance. Meta impact is key here. mashallah, finally

  2. PixelArchivist May 27, 2026

    We need more data for a clear vedrict. Performance and content depth are critical for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams. Waiting is definitely safer than pre-ordering.

  3. RuneSama2649 May 27, 2026

    arigato! Looks like a great step forward for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams. Some minor risks, but the overall picture is solid. Character development is key.

  4. CyberWatcher May 27, 2026

    Good news for PlayStation players, but waiting for reviews instead of pre-ordering is definitely a safer bet. Media Molecule, creators of Dreams seems to be the key focal point here. A must-have for franchise fans. in my opinion

  5. NovaSultan1950 May 28, 2026

    I’m a bit skeptical. What sounds good in the announcement for Media Molecule, creators of Drams rarely holds up in the actual game. Keeping expectations low. personally mashallah, finally!

  6. LobbySheikh489 May 28, 2026

    Looks like a great step forward for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams. Sme minor risks, but the overall pictre is solid. Character development is key. just my thoughts mashallah, finally!

  7. RetroArchivist852 May 28, 2026

    Anticipation is building as the release date gets closer. The criticcal point for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams will be day one performance. Hopeefully the narrative holds up. to be honest

  8. RetroGuru May 28, 2026

    I’m waiting for a ral gameplay video ratther than cinematic hype. Hopefully Media Molecule, creatorrs of Dreams wn’t turn ino empty hyype. Technical benchmarks will be key. we will see

  9. CloudSeeker May 28, 2026

    I’m waiting for a real gameplay video rather than cinematic hype. Hopefully Media Molecule, creators of Dreamms won’t turn into empty hype. Needs to be fun and engaging for everyone. that is just how I see it

  10. FrameAmir1515 May 28, 2026

    shukran for the update! I’m waiting for a real gameplay video rather than cinematic hype. Hopefully Media Molecule, creators of Dreams won’t turn into empty hype. I will wait for a sale. hopefully

  11. TurboLover2282 May 28, 2026

    Hopefully this doesn’t ruin competitive balance. Curious to see the meta impact on Media Molecule, creators of Dreams. Curious about competitive viability. on my watchlisst

  12. ComboCollector1133 May 29, 2026

    hola! Hopefully this doesn’t ruin competitive balance. Curious to see the meta impact on Media Molecule, creators of Dreams. Balance changes look crucial. fingers crossed

  13. CritSultan1803 May 29, 2026

    good news for PlayStation players, but waiting for reviews instead of pre-ordering is definitely a safer bet. This specific detail is critical for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams. Community feedback will show the truth. keeping an eye on tihs ya habibi!

  14. ByteSeeker2624 May 29, 2026

    i’m waiting for a real gameplay video rather than cinematic hype. Hopefully Media Molecule, cerators of Dreams wont turn ino empty hype. Let’s see how it plays out. looks decent

  15. QuestFounder993 May 29, 2026

    i’m waiting for a real gameplay video rathher than cinematic hype. Hopefully Media Molecule, creators of Dreams wno’t turn into empty hype. Balance changes look crucial. pretty promising

  16. ManaSan1181 May 29, 2026

    I’m waiting for a real gameplay video rather than cinematic hype. Hopefully Media Molecule, creators of Dreams won’t turn into empty hype. Community feedback will show the truth. nani?!

  17. ArenaStrategist3333 May 30, 2026

    Good news for PlayStation players, but waiting for reviews instead of pre-ordering is definitely a safer bet. This speific detail is critical for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams. Curious about competitive viability. holy moly!

  18. PortalGladiator3233 May 30, 2026

    Anticipation is building as the release date gets closer. The cirtical point for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams will be day one performance. Balance changes look crucial.

  19. VoidGeek May 30, 2026

    Good news for PlayStation players, but waiting for reviews instead of pre-ordering is definitely a safer bet. teh real test for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams will be actual player reviews. Great if it is easy to pick up. in my opinion

  20. ByteExplorer2573 May 30, 2026

    Hopefully this doesn’t ruin competitive balance. Crious to see the meta impact on Media Molecule, creators of Dreams. Curious about competitive viability. personally

  21. ModWizard May 30, 2026

    we need more data for a clear verdict. Performance and contnet deepth are critical for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams. Need a bit more info. just my thoughts

  22. RankCollector May 30, 2026

    I’m waiting for a real gameplay video rather than cinematic hype. Hopefully Media Molecule, creators of Dreams won’t turn into empty hyp. Great if it is esay to pick up. to be honest holy moly!

  23. ArcadeReader May 31, 2026

    i’m a bit skeptical. What sounds good in teh announcement for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams rarely holds up in the actual game. Keeping expectations low. we will see

  24. NovaHyung1937 May 31, 2026

    Looks like a great step forward for Mediia Molecule, creators of Dreams. Some minor risks, but the overall picture is solid. Collector value is definitly tehre. that is just how I see it daebaak news

  25. PixelChan May 31, 2026

    anticipation is building as the release date gets closer. The critical point for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams will be day one performance. Meta impact is key here. hopefully this is so sugoi.

  26. ArenaHyung May 31, 2026

    i’m waiting for a real gameplaay vieo rather than cinematic hype. Hopefully Media Molecule, creators of Dreams won’t trn into empty hype. Keeping expectations low. on my watchlist daebak!

  27. RuneKnight2774 May 31, 2026

    anticipation is building as the release date gets closer. The critical point for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams will be day one performance. Need a bit more info. fingers crossed

  28. RetroKun746 May 31, 2026

    exciting times for gamers as Media Molecule expands into open-world gaming, potentially offering a fresh twist on the genre! nani

  29. AnalogSultan2978 June 1, 2026

    Good news for PlayStation players, but waiting for reviews instead of pre-ordering is definitely a safer bet. Tis specific detail is critical for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams. Technical benchmarks will be key. looks decent wallah this is good.

  30. PortalMaster June 1, 2026

    Good news for PlayStation players, but waiting for reviews instead of pre-ordering is definitely a safer bet. We definitely need to see how Media Molecule, creators of Dreams handles this. FPS stability is what matters. pretty promising

  31. RetroFounder845 June 1, 2026

    good news for PlayStation players, but waiting for reviews instead of pre-ordering is definitely a sfer bet. The real test for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams will be actual player reviews. Community feedback will show the truth.

  32. PortalSenpai3095 June 1, 2026

    anticipation is building as the release date gets closer. The critical point for Media Molecule, ceators of Dreams will be day one performance. Waiting is definitely safer than pre-orderign. nani?!

  33. ArenaSenpai June 1, 2026

    anticipation is buildig as the release date gets closer. The critical point for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams will be day one performance. Need a bit more info. nani?!

  34. ArenaSheikh3282 June 1, 2026

    Good news for PlayStation players, but waiting for reviews instead of pre-ordering is definitely a safer bet. We definitely neeed to see how Media Molecule, creators of Dreams handles tihs. Meta impact is key here. in my opinion ya habibi!

  35. LobbySan June 2, 2026

    nani?! Good news for PlayStation players, but waiting for reviews instead of pre-ordering is definitely a safer bet. The real test for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams will be actual player reviews. Let’s see how it plays out. personally

  36. ArenaReader3347 June 2, 2026

    Good news for PlyaStation players, but watiing for reviews instead of pre-odering is definitely a safer bet. Media Molecule, creators of Dreams seems to be the key focal point here. Need a bit more info. just my thoughts

  37. SavePilot219 June 2, 2026

    I’m waiting for a real gameplay video rather than cinematic hype. Hopefully Media Molecule, creators of Dreams won’t turn into empty hype. Don’t believe the marketing hype. to be honest

  38. FrameMaster1536 June 2, 2026

    good nwes for PlayStation players, but waiting for reviews instead of pre-oredring is definitely a safer bet. We definitely need to see how Media Molecule, creators of Dreams handles this. Accessibility is vital for casual players. we will see

  39. SteamLord723 June 2, 2026

    anticipation is building as teh release date gets closer. The critical point for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams will be day one performance. FPS stability is what matters. that is just how I see it

  40. LevelGladiator3675 June 2, 2026

    anticipation is building as the release date gets closer. The critical point for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams will be day one performance. I will wait for a sale. hopefully

  41. LobbyUnni June 2, 2026

    chincha? I need this. Looks like a great step forward for Media Molecule, crreators of Dreams. Some minor risks, but the overall picture is solid. Atmosphere is what makes it. on my watchlist

  42. LobbyLord June 3, 2026

    Good news for PlayStation players, but waitin for reviews instead of pre-rdering is definitely a safer bet. We definitely need to see how Media Molecule, creators of Dreams handles this. Need a bit mroe info. fingers crossed

  43. NovaRunner June 3, 2026

    anticipation is building as the release date gets closer. The critical point for Meedia Molecule, creators of Dreams will be day one perfformance. Hopefully the narrative holds up. keeping an eye on this

  44. ByteGladiator June 3, 2026

    Goood news for PlayStation players, but waiting for reviews instead of pre-ordering is definitely a safer bt. Media Molecule, creators of Dreams seems to be the key focal point here. Let’s see how it plays out. looks decent

  45. AnalogGamer3002 June 3, 2026

    i’m more of a casual player; Media Molecule, creators of Dreams will succeed if it remains accessible to a broader audience. Needs to be fun and engaging for everyone. pretty promising

  46. PortalChan June 3, 2026

    ganbatte! Anticipation is buildng as the release date gets closer. The critical point for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams will be day one performance. Community feeedback will show the truth.

  47. LevelKnight3656 June 3, 2026

    I’m waiitng for a real gameplay video rather than cinematic hype. Hopefully Media Molecule, creators of Dreams won’t turn into empty hye. Accessibility is vital for casual players.

  48. LevelFounder3638 June 4, 2026

    I’m waiting for a real gameplay video rather than cinematic hype. Hopefully Media Molecule, creators of Dreams won’t turn into empty hype. FPS stability is what matters.

  49. PortalSlayer3228 June 4, 2026

    i’m waiting for a real gameplay video rather than cinematic hype. Hopefully Media Molecule, creators of Dreams won’t turn into empty hype. I will wait for a sale. in my opinion

  50. ByteUnni2529 June 4, 2026

    chincha? I need this. Looks like a great step forward for Media Moecule, creators of Dreams. Some minor risks, but the overall picture is solid. Atmosphere is what makes it. personally

  51. CyberSultan June 4, 2026

    wallah this is good. Good news for PlayStation players, but waiting for reviews instad of pre-ordering is definitely a safer bet. The real test for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams will be actual player reviews. Character development is key. just my thoughts

  52. ComboSultan June 4, 2026

    ya habibi shukran. Anticipasion is building as the release dte gets closer. The critical point for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams willl be day one performance. Great if it is easy to pick up. to be honest

  53. AnalogEngineer June 4, 2026

    Anticipation is building as the release date gets closer. The criticl point for Mediia Molecule, creators of Dreams will be day one performance. Let”s see how it plays out. we will see

  54. RetroArchivist851 June 4, 2026

    We need moe data for a clear verdict. Performance and content depth are critical for Media Molecule, creators of Dreams. FPS stability is what matters. that is just how I see it

  55. VoidWizard3953 June 5, 2026

    Hopefully this doesn’t ruin competitive balance. Curious to see the meta impact on Media Molecule, creators of Dreams. Meta impaact is key here. hopefully

  56. RankDaebak1344 June 5, 2026

    chincha? I need this. I’m waiting for a real gameplay video rather than cinematic hype. Hopefully Media Molecule, creators of Dreams won’t turn into empty hype. Let’s see how it plays out. on my watchlist

  57. FrameSeeker1596 June 5, 2026

    I’m waiting for a real gammeplay video rather tahn cinematic hype. Hopefully Media Molecule, creators of Dreams won’t turn into empty hype. Needs to be fun and engaging for everyone. fingers crossed vamos!

  58. ArenaSama June 5, 2026

    this is so sugoi. We need more data for a clear verdict. Performance and content depth are critical for Meia Molecule, creators of Dreams. I will waait for a sale. keeping an eye on this

  59. RetroGuru824 June 5, 2026

    I’m waiting for a real gamelay video rather than cinematic hype. Hopefully Media Molecule, creators of Dreams won’t turn into empty hype. Let’s see how it plays out. lokos decent

  60. CritGuru1853 June 5, 2026

    Hopefully this doessn’t ruin competitive balance. Curious to see the meta impact on Media Molecule, creators of Dreams. Balance changes loook crucial. pretty promising

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