Update

: SuperBot Entertainment has provided IGN with the following comment:

SuperBot Entertainment can confirm that the relationship with SCEA has ended on good terms. We are extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to work on with Sony on Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale see deal PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale - PlayStation 3 $19.99 on Gamestop

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Additionally, a source has indicated to us, contrary to a report linked to below, that the studio will continue to live on and is currently seeking publishers interested in working with "an award-winning studio" such as SuperBot Entertainment.The original story is below.

Sony Computer Entertainment can confirm that the working agreement with developer SuperBot Entertainment has amicably ended. We have had a positive working relationship with this talented studio, and wish them the best of success in their next endeavor. PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale and the title’s forthcoming DLC releases will continue to be fully supported by Santa Monica Studio.

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Sony has confirmed to IGN that it has severed its ties with SuperBot Entertainment, the fledgling Southern California studio put together specifically to create PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.Here is the comment Sony has provided to IGN:PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale came to PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in November of 2012, and while it was a moderate critical success, most signs point to subpar retail sales. The first DLC pack for the game is due out in the coming weeks – Kat from Gravity Rush, Emmett from Starhawk and a Heavenly Sword/WipeOut stage – and Sony’s comment seems to confirm that more DLC is indeed coming.Interestingly, Kotaku reports that their sources indicate that SuperBot Entertainment will have to close-up shop due to Sony’s decision, though we’ve reached out to our own sources in an attempt to verify this specific point.

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