Recently uncovered concept art has shed light on the abandoned PlayStation live-service project from Deviation Games, the now-defunct studio founded by Call of Duty veterans. The artwork suggests the title shared notable similarities with other doomed PlayStation live-service ventures.

Deviation Games initially partnered with PlayStation in summer 2021 to develop what was promised as a groundbreaking new IP for PS5. Founded by industry veterans Jason Blundell and Dave Anthony, the studio generated significant excitement before facing a series of setbacks including leadership changes, funding issues, and eventual closure in 2024.

While concrete details about Deviation's project remained scarce, recent discoveries from a former artist's portfolio have revealed intriguing concept art. One striking image features a cosmic background with a ringed planet and red moon, bearing remarkable resemblance to the aesthetic of Concord's 2023 announcement trailer.

The leaked materials suggest Deviation was developing a futuristic sci-fi hero shooter, as evidenced by detailed weapon concepts including neon-lit pistols, specialized rifles, and advanced 'Power Glove' technology. Character designs like the 'Berserker' further indicate the game might have followed the hero shooter formula popularized by titles like Overwatch 2.

Dated file timestamps confirm these assets were created early in development, around 2020. Industry analysts speculate PlayStation may have withdrawn support due to perceived similarities with Concord, though Sony never officially commented on the cancellation.

Following Deviation's closure, some former staff found new opportunities at Dark Outlaw Games, a PlayStation internal studio established by Blundell earlier this year. While details about their current project remain undisclosed, it represents a second chance for many affected developers.

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