# Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires Nixxes Software

Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired Utrecht, Netherlands-based studio Nixxes Software, the company announced.

Nixxes Software will join the PlayStation Studios Technology, Creative, & Services GRoup to provide high-quality in-house technical and development capabilities for PlayStation Studios.

“I highly respect Nixxes and am excited for this very experienced team to become part of the world-class development community at Sony Interactive Entertainment,” said PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst in a press release. “They have a passion for improving games and for delivering the best possible experience for gamers. Nixxes will be a strong asset for everyone across PlayStation Studios, helping our teams focus on their most important goal, which is to create unique PlayStation content at the best possible quality.”

Nixxes Software founder and senior director of development Jurjen Katsman added, “We can’t wait to get to work and are so excited to bring our technical and development expertise to an IP powerhouse like PlayStation Studios. We’re looking forward to working with some of the most talented teams in the industry to deliver the highest-quality gameplay experiences for PlayStation fans.”

Nixxes specializes in video game design, development, and porting, and most recently worked with Square Enix on the development of Marvel’s Avengers, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and Tomb Raider.