PlayStation Shuts Down Bluepoint Games in Sudden Studio Closure
Bluepoint Games has been shut down by PlayStation, the company confirmed in a move that will affect roughly 70 employees and ends the studio's work on a canceled live-service God of War project.
Bluepoint Games closure, staff impact and canceled project
PlayStation announced the closure of Bluepoint Games as the outcome of a recent business review. The shutdown will leave approximately 70 people without jobs when it officially takes place next month. The studio had been developing a live-service title set in the God of War universe; that project was canceled in January 2025 (ET) before it was ever publicly revealed.
Legacy work and corporate changes that preceded the shutdown
Bluepoint Games earned recognition for high-profile remakes, including acclaimed versions of Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus. Under PlayStation’s ownership—complete after an acquisition in 2021—the studio also contributed support work to other major projects, including co-development on God of War Ragnarök.
Statement and next steps for affected staff
A PlayStation spokesperson offered praise for the studio, saying, "Bluepoint Games is an incredibly talented team and their technical expertise has delivered exceptional experiences for the PlayStation community. " The spokesperson added thanks for the team's passion, creativity and craftmanship.
After the canceled live-service project in January 2025 (ET), the studio spent time pitching new ideas but was closed before a new development moved forward. The company attributed the decision to results from its recent business review. For staff and partners, the shutdown ends a studio that had served both as a remaker of legacy titles and as a support team on larger productions.
The closure marks a sudden end for a studio known for revitalizing classic games and assisting on flagship releases. With the official wind-down scheduled next month, attention now turns to how affected employees and ongoing work will be handled in the coming weeks.
