Cancellation of God of War Live Service Game and Bend Studio’s Upcoming Project

Cancellation of Upcoming PlayStation Projects: Insights into Bluepoint Games’ God of War Title

Recent developments have confirmed that a live service title set in the God of War universe, which was under development at Bluepoint Games, has been officially canceled. This news, reported by Bloomberg, comes as part of an unfortunate trend within Sony’s live service gaming initiative, which has faced multiple setbacks and cancellations.

Details of the Cancellation

According to an official statement, the cancellation affects not only the anticipated God of War project from Bluepoint Games but also an undisclosed game developed by Bend Studio, known for their work on Days Gone. The decision stems from a recent review of the company’s internal projects aimed at refining its gaming offerings. However, both studios remain integral to the PlayStation Studios family, and their future projects are expected to be collaborated upon with Sony moving forward.

The Future of Bluepoint Games

This news raises concerns about the future trajectory of Bluepoint Games. The studio gained fame with their acclaimed remake of Demon’s Souls, praised as one of the best launch titles for the PlayStation 5. Post-launch, they contributed to the development of God of War Ragnarok until 2022. As highlighted by the Bloomberg report writer, Jason Schreier, uncertainty looms over their next venture. Speculation continues regarding a potential remake or remaster of Bloodborne, though definitive information remains elusive.

PlayStation fans have speculated for years about Bluepoint’s new projects since the well-received PS5 remake of Demon’s Souls (2020).

I can report that from 2020-2022 they were helping on God of War Ragnarok. Since then they’ve been on the live-service project that was canceled today. Now, unclear

— Jason Schreier ( @jasonschreier.bsky.social ) January 17, 2025 at 12:32 AM

Conclusion and Looking Ahead

The cancellation of these projects underscores the challenges facing game developers in the evolving landscape of live service gaming. As Sony continues to refine its portfolio, players and industry observers alike will be watching closely to see which directions these talented studios will take next. The anticipation surrounding potential remakes and new content remains high, providing Bluepoint Games and Bend Studio with an opportunity to leverage their expertise in fresh, exciting ways.

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