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Holst highlighted that Sony Japan Studio is still part of their broader ecosystem, even as it undergoes restructuring. The studio, once responsible for classics like Ape Escape and Gravity Rush, has been winding down original development in recent years, with most staff being dismissed or moved to new projects like the newly reorganized Team Asobe, focused on the celebrated Astro’s Playroom. Interestingly, this move was not a joke—it's an effort to streamline and capitalize on existing successes rather than create new flagship franchises.