Jason Blundell starts new studio MagicFractal after closure of Dark Outlaw Games

Jason Blundell, a veteran game developer best known for his work on the Call of Duty franchise, has announced the establishment of a new studio called MagicFractal. This announcement comes shortly after Dark Outlaw Games, which Blundell led, was closed by Sony in March 2026. This follows a series of closures of first-party PlayStation studios.

Background of Jason Blundell

Blundell has an impressive track record in the gaming industry, particularly for his contributions to the Call of Duty Zombies mode. He created the Chaos storyline in the Black Ops games. In 2021, Blundell left Activision-Blizzard to work at Deviation Games. This collaboration lasted just over a year. In March 2025, PlayStation announced that Blundell would take the helm at Dark Outlaw Games, but this studio was closed in March 2026.

Establishment of MagicFractal

During a livestream with former Dark Outlaw Games member JC Farmer, Blundell revealed the news about the founding of MagicFractal. Currently, little is known about what the studio will develop, and the company's website is still a placeholder with a contact form. Blundell has not provided specific hints about the projects the studio is working on.

The future and challenges for MagicFractal

The project from Dark Outlaw Games had not been announced until now, and Blundell confirmed that it had nothing to do with live-service content. Since the project was never further developed, it is possible that MagicFractal can build on some of the ideas that were rejected by Dark Outlaw. On the other hand, it is also possible that the team will start something entirely new, given the dynamics of the gaming industry.

Recent closures in the gaming sector have hit both Xbox and PlayStation hard. For Sony, it seems that their closures are primarily aimed at cost savings. Players have recently seen reports of studios like Firewalk Studios, which was closed after the failure of Concord. Even beloved studio Bluepoint Games was shut down, despite the successful launch of the Demon's Souls remake at the PS5's release. This indicates a broader pattern of decline within the industry.

Uncertainty continues to plague the gaming sector. For now, gamers must hope that new studios like MagicFractal can fill the gaps left by the closures of other studios. The rapid growth of MagicFractal's social media followers suggests that there is considerable support for Blundell and his team, and fans are eager to welcome news of a new project soon.