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Bluepoint’s Cancelled God of War Game Sent Atreus To Hades
Sony cancelled a live-service God of War spinoff developed by Bluepoint Games, which would have starred Atreus in Hades. The project struggled due to the team's inexperience with live-service titles and lack of progress, despite assistance from Santa Monica Studio. Bluepoint also reportedly pitched a Bloodborne remake, which was rejected by another company.
Bluepoint Pitched A Bloodborne Remake Last Year, But FromSoftware Said No
Bluepoint Games pitched a Bloodborne remake to Sony multiple times, but FromSoftware ultimately rejected the idea despite Sony owning the intellectual property. Jason Schreier's reporting indicates that while the numbers made sense, FromSoftware did not want the remake to happen, leading to the project's demise and potentially contributing to Bluepoint's closure.
Remake specialist Bluepoint Games, co-developer of God of War Ragnarok, shut down by Sony
Sony is shutting down Bluepoint Games, the studio known for remakes of Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, with 70 employees losing their jobs. PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst cited an increasingly challenging industry environment with rising development costs and slowed growth as reasons for the closure. Bluepoint Games had recently co-developed God of War Ragnarok and was working on a cancelled live service title.
Sony shutters Bluepoint Games
Sony is shutting down Bluepoint Games, a studio known for remakes of Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, along with co-development on God of War Ragnarok. The closure will result in approximately 70 layoffs. A Sony spokesperson confirmed the decision, citing a recent business review, and thanked the team for their contributions.
