Bandai Namco’s Studio GYAAR appears to be working with Sony on an unannounced project, according to a recently discovered job listing. The listing, shared publicly on social media, explicitly references collaboration with Sony, immediately fueling speculation that another dormant Japan Studio franchise could be poised for revival.
The discovery is notable given Bandai Namco’s recent involvement with several former Japan Studio properties. Over the past year, the company has been connected to multiple revivals of legacy Sony franchises, including Freedom Wars Remastered, Patapon 1+2 Replay, and Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots. These projects marked a clear shift in how Sony has approached its older catalog, relying on external partners to bring long inactive series back to market.
The new job listing does not name a specific franchise, but its wording strongly implies a collaborative development effort rather than a simple publishing arrangement. This has led to renewed discussion around which Japan Studio properties could be next. Frequently mentioned possibilities include PaRappa the Rapper, LocoRoco, Gravity Rush, Tokyo Jungle, and Puppeteer. All of these series have remained absent in recent years despite maintaining a dedicated fan base, making them plausible candidates for revival under a similar model.
The timing of the listing also aligns with Bandai Namco’s expanding role in handling Sony-owned legacy content. In recent projects, Bandai Namco has helped transition formerly platform-locked titles to broader audiences, often through remasters or re-releases designed to preserve the original experience while modernizing technical aspects. This approach has allowed Sony to keep these franchises active without dedicating internal PlayStation Studios resources to smaller-scale projects.
While no confirmation exists that the Studio GYAAR project is tied to a Japan Studio revival, the pattern is difficult to ignore. Bandai Namco’s involvement in all three of last year’s revivals has set a precedent, and the absence of details in the listing suggests the project is still in early development. For now, speculation remains just that, speculation, but the collaboration itself appears legitimate.
