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LightSpeed Studios will focus on original IP in future games


LightSpeed Studios, a global game developer, said at GDC 2025 it is revealing the “Original IP Initiative,” a new strategic focus centered on developing original game titles. Game industry veterans from LightSpeed Studios took the stage at GDC 2025, to reveal plans for its decisive focus on the creation of original IP. Steve C. Martin […]

Recognizing that innovation drives player engagement, LightSpeed is sharpening its approach and announcing its commitment to empowering a network of self-sustained, independently run regional studios that will be focused entirely on developing original, cross platform game titles. “We’re building a creative environment that combines diverse cultural perspectives with cutting-edge technology,” said Hideaki Itsuno, general manager of LightSpeed Japan Studio, in a statement. Focused on bringing his original AAA open world action title, Last Sentinel, to life, Steve has assembled a world-class, global team.

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