Remake specialist Bluepoint Games, co-developer of God of War Ragnarok, shut down by Sony
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Key Points:
- Sony is shutting down Bluepoint Games next month, resulting in the loss of 70 jobs, following a recent business review amid challenging industry conditions.
- Bluepoint Games, acquired by Sony in 2021, was renowned for remakes of popular titles such as Demon's Souls, Shadow of the Colossus, and Uncharted collections.
- PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst cited rising development costs, slowed industry growth, changing player behavior, and economic headwinds as key factors behind the closure.
- Bluepoint recently co-developed God of War Ragnarok and was working on a live service game that was cancelled in January 2025, reflecting Sony’s retreat from live service projects.
- Sony expressed gratitude for Bluepoint's
