New PlayStation Studio, Emerging from Bungie, Develops a Team-Based Action Game Inspired by Life Sims and “Frog-Type Games”—But What Does That Actually Mean?

Oh man, it’s Wednesday. Or at least while I’m hammering this out. So, get this: PlayStation’s got a brand-new studio to introduce. No need to be all jumpy—they’re friendly. Execs, on the other hand, maybe not so much? Anyway, the new crew is called teamLFG. They’re cooking up this multiplayer game somewhat inspired by “frog-type games”—whatever that means. I’m totally clueless about what a ‘frog-type’ game could be, but hey, that’s part of the fun, right?

So, there was this PlayStation Blog post about it. Picture Sony Interactive Entertainment’s top honcho, Hermen Hulst, all proud—like, his newborn studio’s a bouncing baby or something. But also, kinda like, if you don’t keep things afloat in this cutthroat live-service world, you might find yourself written out of the will. The stakes feel real, y’know?

Now, don’t get lost here—teamLFG, which is short for “Looking For Group.” Not the fun, swearing version. Based in Bellvue, Washington, it’s this mix of fresh faces and old hands who’ve chipped away at projects like Destiny, Halo, and League of Legends. Apparently, Bungie’s been nudging them out of the nest.

They’re these adrenaline junkies for intense action gameplay with that satisfying moment-to-moment feel, digging into those deep, social virtual spaces. They’re all about making games where players find a sense of belonging. Heartwarming, right? Anyway, this goes hand-in-hand with PlayStation’s latest plunge into the seas of live service games. Honestly, the water’s kinda choppy.

First up from teamLFG is a team-based action game pulling vibes from fighting games, platformers, MOBAs, life sims, and yes, those mysterious frog-type games. Players will dive into this playful, mythic, sci-fi fantasy universe with a comedic twist. They’re eager to share the details, but we’re all in suspense for now.

But hey, what are frog-type games anyway? Not just your run-of-the-mill Frogger or Frog Detective, by the sound of it. I’m picturing some wild mix—maybe a team-based hero shooter that’s part Tekken, part Mario, part Dota 2, and has that mid-2000s Crazy Frog meme vibe. Did any of that make sense, or am I just spinning in circles here?

I’m guessing probably not, but expect some early access playtests. TeamLFG seems serious about gathering player feedback.

So, what do you reckon—could a Crazy Frog-style Overwatch or Fortnite be just what PlayStation’s missing? And what’s gonna be in the cauldron at teamLFG? Spill your thoughts below, would ya?