- Bluepoint Games, the studio behind the modern remakes of shadow of the colossus and demon soulshas been closed by PlayStation
- The company acquired Bluepoint in 2021
- Sony CEO Hermen Hulst has suggested that “increasing development costs” were a factor in the studio’s closure.
PlayStation has closed Bluepoint Games, the studio responsible for modern remakes of shadow of the colossus and demon soulsfive years after purchasing it.
This was reported by Bloomberg, which confirmed the closure of PlayStation, and reported that an estimated 70 employees will be affected when the studio officially closes next month.
“Bluepoint Games is an incredibly talented team and their technical expertise has delivered exceptional experiences to the PlayStation community,” a PlayStation spokesperson said in a statement to Bloomberg. “We thank them for their passion, creativity and craftsmanship.”
The closure comes after PlayStation canceled Bluepoint’s live service. god of war project, which he had been working on until January 2025 and reportedly spent the last year pitching new ideas before calling it quits.
Bluepoint Games was behind fantastic remakes of several PlayStation titles, including the aforementioned 2018 remake of shadow of the colossus and 2020 demon souls remake, after which the studio was acquired in 2021.
He also developed the God of War Collection, Metal Gear Solid HD Collectionand Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection.
Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hermen Hulst has since released an internal statement regarding the studio’s closure (via Stealth40k), suggesting that “development cost increases” were a factor in Bluepoint’s closure.
“As I mentioned in the December town hall, 2025 had some standout moments within PlayStation Studios. Yotei Ghost released to critical and commercial success, Death Stranding 2: On the beach It further showed our commitment to narrative excellence and helldivers 2 and MLB the show continue to drive continued player engagement and revenue,” Hulst said.
“At the same time, we are operating in an increasingly challenging industry environment. Rising development costs, slowing industry growth, changing player behavior and broader economic obstacles are making it difficult to create games sustainably.
“To address this reality, we must continue to adapt and evolve. We have taken a close look at our business to ensure we are delivering today while also being well positioned for the future. As a result, we will close Bluepoint Games in March.”
Hulst continued: “This decision was not made lightly. Bluepoint is an incredibly talented team and their technical expertise has delivered exceptional experiences for the PlayStation community. I want to thank everyone at Bluepoint for their creativity, craftsmanship and commitment to quality. Wherever possible, we will work to find opportunities for some affected employees within our global network of studios.”
Sony’s CEO goes on to say that the company is “confident in the direction” it’s going and has a “solid roadmap for FY26, with much to look forward to in the coming months.”
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