In shocking announcement today, word has emerged that Sony is shutting down Bluepoint Games.
First reported by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, the layoff means the end to the studio that has specialized in remakes such as the PlayStation 5 remake of Demon's Souls and the PS4 Remake of Shadow of the Colossus.
This follows the news that last year they cancelled a live service God of War game that was being worked on by Bluepoint Games. This will result in the laying off of about 70 employees per Bloomberg. According to gaming forum ResetEra an email from Studio Business Group CEO Herman Hulst went out today, and read in part:
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. Where possible, we will work to find opportunities for some impacted employees within our global network of studios.While I know this is hard news to hear, I'm confident in the direction we're headed. Creativity, innovation, and building unforgettable experiences for players remain at the heart of PlayStation Studios. We have a...
