LittleBigPlanet Developer Reportedly Working on Animal Crossing-Like Game for 2027 Release
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β’Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:05:32 +0000
π° What Happened
Reports say the studio behind LittleBigPlanet is working on a new game. It is described as a life and village sim, in the style of Animal Crossing. The reported release date is 2027.
LittleBigPlanet is a PlayStation series where players build their own levels and share them online. The studio, Media Molecule, later made Dreams, a game built around creating and sharing almost anything.
π The Backstory
Animal Crossing is a Nintendo series where players live in a small town, fish, garden and make friends with animal neighbours. It has sold tens of millions of copies and is famous for being calm and friendly rather than competitive.
Media Molecule is a British studio founded in 2006 and bought by Sony in 2010. Its games focus on letting players create things, which fits neatly with a cosy, build-your-own-town style game.
π― Why It Matters
Calm, creative games are hugely popular right now. A new one from a studio with a strong track record gives players another place to relax.
Reports say the studio behind LittleBigPlanet is working on a new game. It is described as a life and village sim, in the style of Animal Crossing. The reported release date is 2027.
LittleBigPlanet is a PlayStation series where players build their own levels and share them online. The studio, Media Molecule, later made Dreams, a game built around creating and sharing almost anything.
Animal Crossing is a Nintendo series where players live in a small town, fish, garden and make friends with animal neighbours. It has sold tens of millions of copies and is famous for being calm and friendly rather than competitive.
Media Molecule is a British studio founded in 2006 and bought by Sony in 2010. Its games focus on letting players create things, which fits neatly with a cosy, build-your-own-town style game.
Calm, creative games are hugely popular right now. A new one from a studio with a strong track record gives players another place to relax.