Rumour: Ape Escape Revival Coming from Ex-Sonic Mania Devs at Evening Star Studio
Sony is reportedly accepting pitches for its dormant, fan-favorite franchises, including a potential Ape Escape revival. According to rumors circulating in the gaming community, Evening Star Studio—known for developing Penny’s Big Breakaway and the beloved Sonic Mania—could be the team behind bringing back the classic platformer series.
Ape Escape was a PlayStation One exclusive that has remained largely dormant since its original run, with fans expressing sustained interest in the franchise’s return. The rumored revival is being positioned as part of Sony’s effort to leverage its catalog of nostalgic properties, with potential releases expected around the PlayStation 6 launch window.
Evening Star Studio, consisting of former Sonic Mania developers, has demonstrated expertise with character-driven platformers and retro aesthetics through their recent work on Penny’s Big Breakaway. The studio’s involvement in an Ape Escape project would represent a collaboration between a respected developer and a dormant PlayStation franchise. While unconfirmed, the combination of Sony’s stated willingness to accept franchise pitches and specific speculation around Evening Star’s involvement has generated considerable interest in the gaming community.