The Future Unveiled: What’s Next for Insomniac Games?

Prior to diving into sharing our views regarding Ted Price’s long-anticipated and truly well-deserved retirement, we wish to express our genuine gratitude to everyone who has reached out to Insomniac concerning the well-being of our employees and the Burbank studio during the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area. These fires have severely impacted the neighborhoods surrounding us. We remain dedicated to supporting each other and maintaining daily communication with Sony Interactive Entertainment to provide the most current information and resources to all affected.

Announcing that Ted is retiring from Insomniac Games remains just as moving to write as it has been to contemplate. The three of us – Chad, Jen, and Ryan – have collaborated closely with Ted for many years. He’s not merely our chief, but also a longtime companion. And indeed a remarkable one. Ted will be missed for countless reasons.

One of Ted’s remarkable attributes is his capacity to motivate those around him to develop. Ted has consistently exemplified how to not only articulate the right message but also to embody it. This applies to both our games and our conduct as leaders and as a studio.

Observing Ted’s approach for decades has equipped us to undertake the challenge of stepping into Ted’s colossal, canoe-sized footwear. None of us should or can attempt to “imitate Ted” – we need to remain authentic to ourselves and our individual leadership approaches. Nonetheless, we can confidently say that we will often reflect, “What would Ted do?” as part of our personal and collective decision-making process. 

Now you might be curious, “So, who exactly are you three and what can we anticipate from you in the future?” We would like to reveal a little more about ourselves, along with some perspective on how we envision our responsibilities as co-studio heads.

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Our collective aim is to maintain the essence that has rendered Insomniac distinctive for over 30 years while investigating ways in which we can strategically progress to prosper in the coming decades. 

We will persist in valuing our studio culture, anchored in transparency and teamwork. We aspire to create an environment where our staff can deliver their finest work throughout their careers. 

What does all of this signify for our players and supporters? We intend to keep developing the games you cherish while nurturing the individuals who create them. This corresponds with our studio vision of making an affirmative and enduring influence on people’s lives.

We recognize that this is significant news and likely a lot to take in. Ted is an industry icon, credited with launching and creatively directing three legendary PlayStation franchises: Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank, and Resistance: Fall of Man. One after another. He has assisted us through each PlayStation console generation and beyond.

Ted has also established the groundwork for Insomniac as one of the sector’s all-time most accomplished studio leaders. Now, it is our responsibility to enable Insomniac to flourish far into the future. Thanks to Ted’s mentorship and direction, we are prepared.