Publisher 2K has announced an ambitious new sports studio, named Small Axe Studio, led by veterans from EA Sports FIFA. According to the announcement, the triple-A developer emerged from 2K's exploratory Sports Lab project, which was originally established back in 2023.
Quick Facts
- Developer: Small Axe Studio
- Publisher: 2K
- Location: Vancouver, Canada
- Origin: Evolved from 2K's Sports Lab exploratory project (established 2023)
- Objective: Building a new blockbuster sports franchise
Studio Background and Staffing
Small Axe Studio is situated in Vancouver, which is notably the same city where EA produces its FC games, previously known under the FIFA banner. Because the studio is staffed heavily by former EA Sports veterans, the team brings direct, long-running industry experience in developing major association football video games to 2K's expanding sports catalog.
Project Details
While 2K has not yet disclosed the specific sport or title the team is working on, the publisher has confirmed that Small Axe Studio is tasked with building its next blockbuster sports franchise. The studio's transition out of the exploratory Sports Lab phase indicates that development on this unannounced project has moved into a formal production pipeline.