The once-promising studio Bluepoint Games, known for its stunning remakes of classic PlayStation titles, had a different vision for a beloved PS4 game: Bloodborne. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Bluepoint Games pitched a remake of the critically acclaimed horror-action game to Sony, but it never materialized. The reason? FromSoftware, the original developer, was against it. Despite Sony's interest and the financial viability of the project, the remake never entered production.
This isn't the only missed opportunity for Bluepoint. The studio also proposed an updated version of its Shadow of the Colossus remake, which Sony declined. Additionally, Bluepoint explored the idea of a spinoff of Ghost of Tsushima, but nothing came to fruition. The studio's fate took an unexpected turn when they embarked on a live-service God of War game, which was ultimately canceled in early 2025. The project, which involved players controlling different versions of Atreus in Greek hell, had been in development for several years but made little progress.
The cancellation of Bluepoint Games' ambitious projects raises questions about Sony's decision-making process and the studio's future. With the recent announcement of the God of War Trilogy Remake without Bluepoint's involvement, employees felt uneasy. The story of Bluepoint Games serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by independent developers in the gaming industry, where creative visions can be blocked by powerful publishers and original developers.
