Bluepoint Games will officially be shuttered next month, marking the fifth studio that has been shut down by PlayStation in recent years. In 2024, Firesprite, Neon Koi, London Studio, and Firewalk Studios were all closed. Roughly 70 employees will lose their jobs. A PlayStation spokesperson wrote that the decision was made “following a recent business review.”
BREAKING: PlayStation is shutting down Bluepoint Games, the studio responsible for modern remakes of classic games such as Demon’s Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, Bloomberg News has learned.
A shocking end for a well-respected studio.
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Roughly 70 employees will be impacted by the Bluepoint closure. Bluepoint was working on a God of War live-service game until it was canceled early last year. The studio then spent the last year pitching and trying to determine what it would do next. Full story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article…
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“Bluepoint Games is an incredibly talented team and their technical expertise has delivered exceptional experiences for the PlayStation community,” the spokesperson said. “We thank them for their passion, creativity, and craftsmanship.”
Helman Hulst, CEO, Studio Business Group, released an official statement talking about why Bluepoint Games is getting shut down:
“Rising development closts, slowed industry growth, changing player behavior, and broader economic headwinds are making it harder to build games sustainably. To navigate this reality, we need to continue adapting and evolving. We’ve taken a close look at our business to ensure we’re delivering today while still well-positioned for the future. As a result, we’ll be closing Bluepoint Games in March.”
“This decision was not made lightly. Bluepoint is an incredibly talented team and their technical expertise has delivered exceptional experiences for the PlayStation community. I want to thank everyone at Bluepoint for their creativity, craftsmanship, and commitment to quality. Where possible, we will work to find opportunities for some impacted employees within our global network of studios.”
“While I know this is hard news to hear, I’m confident in the direction we’re headed. Creativity, innovation, and building unforgettable experiences for players remain at the heart of PlayStation Studios. We have a robust roadmap for FY26, with much to look forward to in the months ahead.”
Bluepoint Games was founded in 2006 and gained attention for developing high-end remakes of older games such as Uncharted, Shadow of the Clossus, and Demon’s Soul for modern platforms. Bluepoint Games became a part of PlayStation Studios in 2021.
They were working on a “live service” God of War title before it got canceled last year.