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Bluepoint Games Shuts Down Amid Unapproved Projects

2/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bluepoint Games was closed by Sony, ending the studio's operations.
FromSoftware, not Sony, rejected the Bloodborne remake Bluepoint pitched.
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki reportedly prefers to handle any remake himself, contributing to stagnation.
Bluepoint proposed other projects, including a Ghost of Tsushima spin-off, but none were approved.
The shutdown followed a year of uncertainty after a live-service God of War game was canceled.

History

Historical Context

In 2020, Sony Interactive Entertainment acquired Insomniac Games, reflecting a broader trend of consolidation in the gaming industry, as seen with Microsoft and Electronic Arts. This acquisition coincided with the rebranding of Sony's studios to PlayStation Studios, enhancing its portfolio amid ongoing tensions over creative control, exemplified by Bluepoint Games' rejection from FromSoftware, highlighting the industry's volatile nature.

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Story summary

Bluepoint Games was closed by Sony, ending the studio's operations.
FromSoftware, not Sony, rejected the Bloodborne remake Bluepoint pitched.
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki reportedly prefers to handle any remake himself, contributing to stagnation.
Bluepoint proposed other projects, including a Ghost of Tsushima spin-off, but none were approved.
The shutdown followed a year of uncertainty after a live-service God of War game was canceled.

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