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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.
Here is your first look at live action Kratos and Atreus!
The first images of Kratos and Atreus from the upcoming God of War television series on Amazon Prime have been released. The series, showrun by Ronald D. Moore and directed by Frederick E.O. Toye, will focus on Norse mythology and has received an Emmy award-winning director for its initial episodes. Ryan Hurst and Callum Vinson will portray Kratos and Atreus, respectively.
God of War Sons of Sparta Shadow Drops as Trilogy Remake Confirmed at State of Play — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced two new God of War projects during the February 2026 State of Play: God of War Sons of Sparta, a 2D side-scroller shadow-dropped today on PS5 for $29.99, and a God of War Trilogy Remake currently in development. Santa Monica Studio contributed to the story of Sons of Sparta, while TC Carson reprises his role as Kratos for both projects.
PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Sony's first-party development teams, known collectively as PlayStation Studios, are working on a variety of new games across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5 and PC. The article details each studio's history, location, and current known projects, ranging from racing simulations and 3D platformers to narrative horror and large-scale multiplayer titles.
