Sony canceled Ignite dark fantasy shooter
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Reports say Sony canceled a DOOM-inspired shooter called Ignite and closed Dark Outlaw Games on March 24, 2026.
Sony canceled a dark fantasy shooter codenamed Ignite and closed the developing studio, Dark Outlaw Games, on March 24, 2026. Internal emails indicate PlayStation leadership cut the project after reviewing budgets due to market difficulties. The studio closure and cuts to the mobile division resulted in about 50 job losses.
Reports say the game took inspiration from the DOOM series, specifically the gameplay and level design of DOOM Eternal. Jason Blundell founded the studio in March 2025 and led a team that built a linear story campaign with separate levels and cinematic set pieces. The project included mini-games, Easter eggs, and a wave-based enemy mode. Blundell confirmed the title was not a live-service game.
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