Don’t Expect Too Many PlayStation Remakes & Remasters Now

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PlayStation is facing criticism this week after shutting down Bluepoint Games, a key studio owned by Sony. Bluepoint was behind some of PlayStation’s most popular games, notably the critically acclaimed remake of Demon’s Souls, which helped launch the PS5. With Bluepoint gone, it’s likely PlayStation will release fewer remakes and remastered games for now.

The recent news about Bluepoint Games is unexpected, considering PlayStation acquired them just five years ago. While the studio had been developing at least one game for PlayStation, the project was cancelled after the team was disbanded due to the current difficult conditions in the gaming industry. This news is particularly surprising because Sony recently announced a remake of the original God of War trilogy, and many people assumed Bluepoint would be leading the development.

Bluepoint Games Is Being Shut Down By PlayStation Despite Multiple Successful Remasters

Bluepoint Games was behind several popular remasters and remakes, including the PS4 version of Shadow of the Colossus, the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection from 2011, and the Uncharted: Nathan Drake Collection. They also created the remake of Demon’s Souls. These projects were released before remakes became common, a trend that really took off with the 2020 release of Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

Bluepoint Games was one of the first developers to successfully create high-quality remakes, setting a standard before games like the revamped Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 became popular with fans. When PlayStation acquired Bluepoint, many expected them to continue making remakes and remastered games, as demand for these types of titles increased. However, instead of announcing a new project, PlayStation recently revealed that Bluepoint Studios will be closing in March 2026.

Sony’s thank-you message to Bluepoint Games has actually made players even angrier about the studio’s closure and their disappointment with PlayStation. The situation became worse when it was discovered that Bluepoint was working on a never-released online God of War game, which seemed like an odd project for a studio known for its single-player remakes. Many are frustrated that after five years of work, this unreleased game was ultimately cancelled and led to the studio’s closure.

Shadow Of The Colossus & Demon’s Souls Were Lovingly Brought Back By Bluepoint

I remember when the Shadow of the Colossus remake came out – it was a huge hit and really put Bluepoint Games on everyone’s radar. Then Demon’s Souls dropped, and even though some die-hard Souls fans had a few complaints, most people were just blown away by how gorgeous it looked. Seriously, they rebuilt everything – the way you get hit, the environments, even the enemy designs – from scratch. It was a visual masterpiece and brought a ton of new players into the world that eventually led to Dark Souls. I was one of them!

Even if you weren’t completely satisfied with either of those games on their own, it’s clear Bluepoint Games put a huge amount of effort into faithfully recreating their original feel. They’re different from some remasters – like the 2011 update to Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary – that heavily change the graphics. Bluepoint focuses on preserving the essence of the games they remake, which made them a popular choice among fans hoping for revivals of beloved franchises, and that’s why their recent closure was so disappointing.

Fans Of Other Franchises Won’t Be Able To Rely On Bluepoint For Future Remakes

Man, I was really hoping for a remake or remaster from Bluepoint, and it feels like PlayStation just dashed those dreams. I, like a lot of other gamers, had my fingers crossed for something like a new Jak and Daxter, Killzone, Infamous, or even Bloodborne – all games that would play to Bluepoint’s strengths. This news is a real bummer, especially with everything else going on in the industry lately – all the layoffs and studios closing down. It’s just adding to the negativity.

Many fans were hoping Bluepoint Games would remake the God of War Trilogy, but concerns about how the gameplay might change are now moot. Following recent layoffs at PlayStation, Bluepoint no longer has the staff or funding to handle large, costly projects like remakes of popular, long-requested games. This means fans will likely have to wait even longer for a potential remake.

Creating video games is increasingly challenging, particularly for major companies like PlayStation, who are now more hesitant to take risks with new projects. Rising development costs and overly optimistic expectations for growth, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, are contributing factors. The recent closure of Bluepoint Games unfortunately dashes hopes for future PlayStation remakes or remasters, as the skilled team responsible for such projects is no longer with the company.

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2026-02-21 02:11