Sony has announced the closure of Bluepoint Games, the studio known for its acclaimed remakes of popular titles like Shadow of the Colossus and Demon’s Souls. This decision comes after a recent business review, with about 70 employees expected to be impacted as the studio shuts down in March.
Bluepoint Games, recognized for its technical expertise and delivering exceptional gaming experiences for the PlayStation community, was acquired by Sony in 2021. The studio had previously worked on successful updates to various PlayStation franchises before being directed towards different projects under Sony’s ownership.
Following Sony’s acquisition, Bluepoint Games collaborated on God of War: Ragnarok in 2022 and was reportedly developing an unannounced live service God of War game, which was canceled by Sony in January.
This closure is part of a series of significant changes within PlayStation Studios, with other studios like Firewalk Studios and Neon Koi also being affected in recent years. Bungie, a prominent game developer, underwent layoffs and restructuring as it transitioned into Sony Interactive Entertainment in 2024.
Source: The Verge