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Naughty Dog was established in 1984 and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment, based in Santa Monica, California. The studio is a first-party developer within PlayStation Studios. For 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of interactive storytelling, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part I and The Last of Us Part II Remastered for the PS5. We're also proud to say that both games are now available for the first time on PC. We’re currently busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us.

Naughty Dog's catalog includes the Crash Bandicoot, Jak and Daxter and Uncharted series, developed for Sony's PlayStation platforms. The Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is available for PS5 and PC. The studio's games have been adapted into motion pictures and television series. Its work has received hundreds of industry and media awards. Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

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As of 2026-10-19, Naughty Dog has 708 employees, based on the Enrich Layer count of person profiles that list Naughty Dog as their current employer. Its listed company size band is 201 to 500.
As of 2026-10-19, Naughty Dog is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, US.
As of 2026-10-19, Naughty Dog is classified in the Computer Games industry.
For 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of interactive storytelling, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part I and The Last of Us Part II Remastered for the PS5. We're also proud to say that both games are now available for the first time on PC. We’re currently busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us.
As of 2026-10-19, Naughty Dog's official website is http://www.naughtydog.com/.
As of 2026-10-19, Naughty Dog is a public company.