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title: "2K launches new studio to build its ‘next blockbuster sports franchise’"
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description: "2K is launching Small Axe Studios, a new AAA game development studio aimed at creating its next blockbuster sports franchise. While the specific sport is not explicitly stated, hints suggest a soccer title competing with EA Sports FC. The studio features senior staff from EA's former FIFA series, including head Aaron McHardy."
datetime: "2026-08-13T17:06:42.000Z"
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# 2K launches new studio to build its ‘next blockbuster sports franchise’

2K is launching a new AAA game development studio, Small Axe Studios, with an ambitious goal: to build the company's "next blockbuster sports franchise," according to a LinkedIn post.

The post doesn't explicitly say what sport this new game will focus on. But an image included in the post features what appears to be a mockup soccer badge, indicating that Small Axe might be making a soccer game that goes head-to-head with *EA Sports FC*. The Small Axe website also lists senior staffers with experience working on EA's *FIFA* series (the former name of *EA Sports FC*), including studio head Aaron McHardy, who once led that franchise.

Small Axe was …

Read the full story at The Verge.

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