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Sony Shuts Down Bluepoint Games After Internal Review

The shutdown follows a recent business review at PlayStation.

Overview

  • Around 70 Bluepoint employees will lose their jobs, according to Bloomberg reporting cited by multiple outlets.
  • A PlayStation spokesperson issued a statement praising the studio’s technical excellence and expressing regret over the closure.
  • PlayStation executive Hermen Hulst communicated the decision to staff in internal messaging reported by the press.
  • Bluepoint, acquired by Sony in 2021, earned acclaim for high‑fidelity remakes including Demon’s Souls and Shadow of the Colossus.
  • With Bluepoint closed, reporting indicates Nixxes is expected to take on future PC ports and pending PS5 remake work.