PlayStation Shuts Down Remake Studio Bluepoint Games
PlayStation has closed Bluepoint Games, the studio renowned for its critically acclaimed remakes of Demon’s Souls and Shadow of the Colossus. The decision, confirmed by PlayStation, impacts approximately 70 employees, with the closure officially taking effect next month.
“Bluepoint Games is an incredibly talented team and their technical expertise has delivered exceptional experiences for the PlayStation community,” a PlayStation spokesperson told IGN. “We thank them for their passion, creativity and craftmanship.”
The shutdown follows the cancellation of a live-service God of War title that Bluepoint was developing until January 2025. According to reports, the studio spent the subsequent year pitching new project ideas but was ultimately unable to secure funding for a new venture. This move underscores the challenges facing game developers in a rapidly evolving industry.
Founded in 2006 by former Retro Studios employees, Bluepoint Games initially focused on collections of existing titles, including the God of War Collection, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, and Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection. The studio also contributed to ports of games like PlayStation All-Stars, Flower, and Titanfall.
Bluepoint’s reputation was cemented with the 2018 remake of Shadow of the Colossus and the 2020 remake of Demon’s Souls, both of which garnered widespread praise from critics and players alike. Sony acquired Bluepoint in 2021, after the success of the Demon’s Souls remake. Following the acquisition, Bluepoint provided co-development support for God of War Ragnarok but did not release or announce any new standalone titles.
