Media Molecule’s new game is reportedly set to be revealed and released in 2027, with sources describing it as a social simulation inspired by Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon. The studio has not announced the project, so the date and design details remain unconfirmed.
The report comes from MP1st, which says the game is not planned as a games-as-a-service title. The outlet adds that development can change before launch, leaving the 2027 release window subject to the usual risks of game development.
Media Molecule new game reportedly takes a social-simulation route
The reported direction would put the project closer to a traditional game than [Dreams](https://tbreak.com/media-molecule-open-world-game-leak/), Media Molecule’s creation-focused 2020 release. MP1st’s sources compare the unannounced title with the village life, relationship and routine-building systems associated with Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon, but no gameplay footage, title or platform details have been shared.
That would also build on earlier reporting about the studio’s new IP. In May, VGC reported that a senior environment designer’s portfolio referred to open-world content, points of interest, moment-to-moment gameplay and forage design. The portfolio did not identify the project beyond calling it an unannounced new IP, so those details do not confirm a social-simulation game on their own.
What is confirmed about Media Molecule’s new game?
Very little. Media Molecule has not revealed the name, platforms, release date or first-party marketing plan. The 2027 timing comes from MP1st’s sources, while the open-world material comes from a developer portfolio reported by VGC. Both are useful clues, not an announcement from Sony or the studio.
Media Molecule’s last major release was Dreams in 2020. The studio later ended live support for the game, and VGC reported that it cut 15–20% of its staff in October 2023. Its next project has therefore had a long runway, although a long development period does not make a reported release target firm.
For now, the safe expectation is a possible reveal in 2027, with the release following if development stays on schedule. The Media Molecule new game may be a social simulation rather than another creation tool, but that distinction will need an official showing before it becomes more than a well-sourced rumour.
When could Media Molecule’s new game be revealed?
MP1st’s report says the game is expected to be unveiled in 2027, although Media Molecule has not announced a reveal date.
What type of game is Media Molecule reportedly making?
Sources describe it as a social-simulation game inspired by Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon, rather than another creation tool like Dreams.
Has Media Molecule confirmed the 2027 release date?
No. The 2027 reveal and release window comes from MP1st’s sources and remains unconfirmed by Media Molecule or Sony.
