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Harvey Smith Launches New Immersive Sim Studio Black Pony Immersive
Harvey Smith, known for his work on Dishonored and Deus Ex, has founded a new studio called Black Pony Immersive, focusing on immersive sims.
Key points
- Harvey Smith co-founded Black Pony Immersive with executive producer Ben Horne.
- The studio will focus on developing first-person action RPGs in the immersive sim genre.
- Smith previously worked at Arkane Austin, which was closed by Microsoft in 2024.
- Black Pony Immersive aims to continue the creative vision seen in Dishonored and Deus Ex.
- The studio includes a team of experienced developers from Arkane and other studios.
13 sources
Rock Paper Shotgun"Through the looking glass": as Arkane fight for their future, Dishonored veteran Harvey Smith reveals new studio dedicated to immersive sims
GamesIndustry.biz"We chose the worst time in history" – Harvey Smith on starting his own studio after Arkane
GameSpotDishonored Director Announces New Studio, And Fans Should Be Very Excited
IGNDishonored, Deus Ex Designer Stars New Studio to Continue Focusing on Immersive Sims
Game InformerDishonored Director Harvey Smith Announces New Immersive Sim Studio
VGCDishonored’s Harvey Smith launches new studio with former Arkane staff to make immersive sims
Polygon'Dishonored' Veteran Harvey Smith Announces New Studio
GematsuDishonored and Deus Ex co-lead Harvey Smith establishes Black Pony Immersive
PC GamerDishonored co-creator Harvey Smith launches a new studio and it literally has the word 'Immersive' in the name
KotakuGaming Legends Behind Deus Ex And Dishonored Launch A New Immersive Sim Studio During An Industry Apocalypse
GamesRadar+"Think Deus Ex, think Dishonored, that's what we're doing": Former Arkane devs reveal new studio dedicated to making single-player immersive sims
DestructoidDishonored creative director founds new studio focused on immersive sims, and it’s enough to make a grown man cry
WccftechDishonored and Deus Ex Veteran Harvey Smith Is Back after Arkane Austin’s Closure with a New Immersive Sim Studio