2K Opens New Studio Small Axe to Develop Next Major Sports Franchise

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2K Games has announced the launch of a new AAA development studio called Small Axe Studios, with the stated goal of building the company's next blockbuster sports franchise. The studio's focus has not been officially confirmed, but a soccer badge mockup in a LinkedIn post suggests it may be developing a soccer title. Key hires point further in that direction, as several senior staffers, including studio head Aaron McHardy, previously worked on EA's FIFA series. McHardy notably led the FIFA franchise before it was rebranded as EA Sports FC, positioning Small Axe as a potential direct competitor in the soccer game market.

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