Media Molecule’s create-a-thon LittleBigPlanet has seen a sizable uptick in new users following the PSN outage last April, thanks in large part to Sony’s Welcome Back offering.

Speaking at a Develop panel, MM co-founder Alex Evans told attendees that 1.5 million new users flocked to LittleBigPlanet’s ever-expanding, community-driven world since the outage.

“I like that stat because it’s growing. LittleBigPlanet is not a stagnant community. There’s multiple levels published every second. You can no longer keep up with the amount of content,” said Evans.

It’s a win-win for Sony, too, given the wealth of optional microtransactions available in LBP — which range from extra costumes to more elaborate level kits.

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