Sony is shutting down the studio behind the Demon's Souls remake

Source: Engadget

Background

Sony’s Bluepoint Games, known for the Shadow of the Colossus and Demon’s Souls remakes, was acquired by Sony in 2021. The studio’s expertise in remaking and remastering classic PlayStation titles was seen as a valuable asset.

Closure Details

• Reason: Sony decided to shut down the studio following “a recent business review,” according to Bloomberg.
• Timeline: The closure will be official in March.
• Impact: Approximately 70 employees will lose their jobs.

Sony’s statement to Bloomberg read:

“Bluepoint Games is an incredibly talented team and their technical expertise has delivered exceptional experiences for the PlayStation community. We thank them for their passion, creativity and craftsmanship.”

Recent Projects

• God of War: Ragnarok (2022): Bluepoint co‑developed this title with Sony Santa Monica.
• Cancelled Live‑Service Game: After Ragnarok, Bluepoint was reportedly tasked with developing a live‑service game set in the God of War universe. The project was cancelled in 2025, alongside another game from Bend Studio.

Context within Sony’s Live‑Service Strategy

• Sony shut down the servers for the multiplayer shooter Concord just two weeks after its release.
• The company also closed Firewalk Studios, the developer behind that game.
• Some Sony studios continue to explore live‑service mechanics, such as Guerrilla Games, which announced an online co‑op game set in the Horizon universe.