"He's staying with Sucker Punch through April 2026 to help with the transition efforts, and after that he said he plans to travel. He's also going to spend the time trying to "sort out which opportunities" he wants to pursue next. Fleming said he's considering a lot of different options for the future, including staying in games, moving to the wider technology space, getting into the "entertainment" business, and even working in the "advocacy/politics" areas."
"Jason Connell (Ghost of Tsushima and Yotei co-creative director) and Adrian Bentley (technical director) will take over as co-studio heads on January 1. Nate Fox will continue his role as co-creative director. Fleming said he's leaving Sucker Punch "in the capable hands of the strongest leadership team we've ever had." "They are all so capable and so READY for new challenges that I have nothing but confidence the studio will continue to flourish," he explained."
Brian Fleming is leaving Sucker Punch Productions after 28 years with the studio. He will remain at the company through April 2026 to assist with transition efforts and then plans to travel. Fleming intends to use the post-Sucker Punch period to evaluate and pursue new opportunities, considering options including staying in games, moving into broader technology, entering the entertainment business, or working in advocacy and politics. Leadership will transition January 1 with Jason Connell and Adrian Bentley as co-studio heads while Nate Fox remains co-creative director. Sucker Punch's history includes Rocket: Robot on Wheels, Sly Cooper, Infamous, and a 2011 Sony acquisition; Ghost of Yotei DLC is planned for 2026.
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