PlayStation Shuts Down Bluepoint Games in Surprise Studio Closure
Bluepoint Games has been shut down by its parent company, a move that will shutter the studio known for high-profile remakes and end work on projects that never reached the public eye.
Bluepoint Games closure details
PlayStation confirmed the decision to close Bluepoint Games, describing the team as talented and noting the studio's technical expertise. the shutdown followed "a recent business review. " The closure will impact roughly 70 employees when it officially occurs next month.
The studio's last known internal work included development on a live-service entry in the God of War universe, a project that was canceled in January of 2025 before it was revealed publicly. After that cancellation, the team spent last year pitching new projects but ultimately did not secure one moving forward prior to the shutdown.
Staff impact and the fate of recent projects
The announced closure will directly affect about 70 staff members. PlayStation acknowledged the contributions of the Bluepoint Games team, thanking them for their passion, creativity and craftmanship. The company also noted that Bluepoint supported other studio efforts even as it pursued its own projects.
Bluepoint Games was widely recognized for remakes of major titles, and its most recent public release was a remake that launched alongside next-generation hardware. The studio also contributed support work on other major releases. Despite that track record, the canceled live-service God of War project, halted in January of 2025, and the inability to greenlight a follow-up internally preceded the decision to close the studio.
What comes next
The closure marks an abrupt end to the studio’s operations under its parent company. With the formal shutdown scheduled for next month, the immediate priorities will include transitioning impacted employees and winding down in-progress work. The parent company framed the action as the result of a business review and extended thanks to the Bluepoint Games staff for their contributions.
This development removes a studio known for high-quality remakes from the parent company’s roster and leaves unanswered questions about the future of talent and unfinished internal initiatives. For now, the concrete developments are clear: Bluepoint Games will be closed, roughly 70 people will be affected, and a previously planned live-service God of War project was canceled earlier this year.
