Sony Playstation Shuts Down Bluepoint Games: What We Know About the Closure and Its Impact

Sony Playstation has shut down Bluepoint Games, the developer best known for high-profile remakes such as Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus. The move — attributed by the company to a recent business review — ends the studio's run after nearly two decades and will affect roughly 70 employees when the closure occurs next month.

Sony Playstation closure: the immediate facts

The company announced that Bluepoint Games will be closed following what was described as a recent business review. A spokesperson for the company praised the studio's talent and technical expertise while noting the closure. The shutdown is expected to take effect next month and will impact about 70 staff members.

Bluepoint Games' track record and final projects

Bluepoint built a reputation for meticulous remakes, with two of its most notable projects being remakes of Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls. The Demon's Souls remake launched alongside the PS5. The studio also supported and collaborated on work at other internal teams and contributed to high-profile releases in various capacities.

Before the closure, Bluepoint had been working on a live-service game set in the God of War universe; that project was canceled before any public reveal. After that cancellation, the studio spent time pitching new projects but was shuttered before any of those pitches moved forward into development.

Legacy, support work and partnerships

Over its history, Bluepoint delivered several remakes and supported a range of projects for other development teams. Its work included collections and ports that gathered existing games into new packages and assistance on other studio releases. Under company ownership since 2021, the studio also contributed to a major title released by another internal team.

What the shutdown means and what to watch next

The closure removes a studio with a strong track record in remakes and technical support work. The immediate human impact is clear: roughly 70 employees will be affected. Projects that were in early stages or recently canceled will not reach the public through this team. Going forward, attention will center on whether any of the staff or in-progress ideas are absorbed into other teams and how the company will address gaps left by Bluepoint's specialized expertise.

Timeline summary

• Bluepoint Games founded and later acquired by the company in 2021.
• Studio produced acclaimed remakes, including Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls; the Demon's Souls remake accompanied the PS5 launch.
• Studio worked on a live-service God of War project that was canceled before public reveal; subsequent pitches did not proceed before closure.
• Closure will occur next month and will affect roughly 70 employees; company statement cited a recent business review.

This development is significant because Bluepoint's specialized skill set has informed several notable releases. The situation is now a matter of transition for impacted employees and for the destination of any unfinished or pitched projects. Recent updates indicate these facts; details may evolve as the company and affected staff move forward.