Bluepoint Games shut down by PlayStation; bluepoint games studio closed
PlayStation has shut down bluepoint games, the studio known for high-profile remakes, in a closure that will affect roughly 70 employees and follows the cancellation of an internal live-service project. The move comes after what the company described as a recent business review.
Bluepoint Games studio closure details
PlayStation confirmed the studio will be closed and that the decision followed a recent business review. A PlayStation spokesperson described Bluepoint Games as an "incredibly talented team" and thanked staff for their "passion, creativity and craftmanship. " The shutdown will be implemented when the closure officially occurs next month, and roughly 70 employees are expected to be impacted by the process.
bluepoint games projects and cancellations
The studio had been working on a live-service game set in the God of War universe until that project was canceled prior to any public reveal. After the cancellation, Bluepoint spent the subsequent year pitching new projects but did not secure an approved project that would sustain operations. Those development and pitching efforts did not result in a greenlit slate before the decision to close the studio was made.
Studio track record and corporate history
Bluepoint Games built its reputation on high-profile remakes and support work for PlayStation platforms. Notable projects included remakes of Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls, and the studio also contributed to collections and ports across the platform. The studio was founded in 2006 and was acquired by PlayStation in 2021. Under PlayStation ownership, Bluepoint provided co-development support on at least one major first-party title but did not release new, fully original projects prior to the closure.
What comes next for staff
Roughly 70 employees will be affected when the studio closes. The studio's recent pattern of cancelled work and unapproved pitches is presented as the immediate context for the shutdown. It is not publicly confirmed how individual staff will be reassigned or supported beyond the announcement that the studio will close following the business review. The timeline set for the official closure is next month, and the company has publicly acknowledged the team's technical expertise and contributions.
Key takeaways
- PlayStation is closing Bluepoint Games after a business review; the official closure will occur next month.
- Roughly 70 employees are expected to be impacted by the shutdown.
- Bluepoint’s live-service God of War project was canceled before public reveal, and subsequent pitches did not secure approval.
