Summary
- A PlayStation studio has taken over development of Bungie's mysterious MOBA, codenamed Gummy Bears.
- Unlike typical MOBAs, Gummy Bears reportedly uses a percentage-based damage system similar to Super Smash Bros., impacting knockback instead of directly reducing health.
- In development since at least 2022, Gummy Bears aims for a younger audience than previous Bungie titles and boasts a "cozy, vibrant, and lo-fi" aesthetic. It's still years from release.
A PlayStation first-party game, codenamed Gummy Bears, is drawing inspiration from the Super Smash Bros. series, according to a recent report. This report also sheds light on other details surrounding this enigmatic project.
Initial whispers of Gummy Bears surfaced in August 2023, when The Game Post reported on a MOBA in development at Bungie. Following Bungie's 2024 announcement of layoffs and staff integration into Sony Interactive Entertainment, a new PlayStation studio has reportedly assumed development. This new studio, comprised of approximately 40 former Bungie employees, is now leading the Gummy Bears project. While a release date is years away, the game's current development stage remains undisclosed. The Game Post, citing unnamed sources, reveals key details about the game's unique mechanics.
Gummy Bears Reportedly Forgoes Health Bars, Adopting a Smash Bros.-Style System
Instead of traditional health bars, Gummy Bears utilizes a percentage-based damage system that affects knockback distance. Higher damage percentages result in more forceful knockbacks, potentially even launching characters off the map—a mechanic strongly reminiscent of the Super Smash Bros. series.
The game will reportedly feature three standard MOBA character classes: Attack, Defense, and Support. Multiple game modes are planned, alongside a unique visual style described as cozy, vibrant, and "lo-fi." This aesthetic marks a significant departure from Bungie's previous work, a deliberate choice aimed at attracting a younger demographic.
Having originated at Bungie, Gummy Bears has been in development since at least 2022. The recent establishment of a new PlayStation studio in Los Angeles aligns with this developer shift, suggesting this California-based studio is responsible for the game's current development.
