Almost Five Years, Zero Releases: Sony Has Wasted Bluepoint’s Potential

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A new job posting from Bluepoint Games for a Senior Combat Designer and Senior Level Designer has sparked excitement among gamers, leading many to believe the studio is returning to its strength: reimagining classic games. They’re known for staying faithful to the original experience while updating the graphics and gameplay for modern audiences.

Wasn’t this supposed to be happening all along? That’s a question for Sony to answer. Their 2021 purchase of the studio – which seemed like a good move for PlayStation at the time – now appears to be questionable in retrospect.

I’ve been wondering, what has happened to Bluepoint Games? It feels like ages since they blew everyone away with that incredible Demon’s Souls remake. They’ve been awfully quiet since then, and as a big fan, I’m really curious to know what they’re working on and what the future holds for the team. I’m hoping we hear something soon!

Let’s dive in and find out.

Remaking History For the Future

Many modern gamers first discovered Bluepoint Games with their stunning remake of Demon’s Souls, a launch title that really showed off the power of the PS5. However, the studio has a much longer history and is responsible for several other well-known remakes and ports, just as celebrated as FromSoftware’s classic game.

Established in 2006 in Texas, the studio was led by two talented developers from Retro Studios, known for their work on the popular game Metroid Prime. Andy O’Neil and Marco Thrush quickly released their first game, Blast Factor, a shooter published by Sony for the PlayStation 3. This marked the start of a successful partnership between the studio and Sony, and it’s a relationship that continues to thrive. But let’s back up a bit and look at how it all began.

Three years after their initial work together, Bluepoint Games and Sony collaborated again to bring updated versions of beloved PlayStation 2 games to the PlayStation 3. Soon after, they released remastered versions of the action-adventure games Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. Bluepoint later fully remade Shadow of the Colossus for the PlayStation 4, solidifying their status as masters of bringing classic games up to modern standards.

Being known as a solid studio, and having a good relationship with Sony, opened a lot of doors for us. We got to work on some amazing remasters – things like HD versions of Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance and Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence. We even did the PS4 versions of the whole Uncharted series in the Nathan Drake Collection, and surprisingly, we teamed up with Microsoft to help with the Xbox 360 version of Titanfall. But honestly, nothing could have prepared us for what came next: Demon’s Souls.

A year after collaborating with Sony, Bluepoint was acquired and became part of the PlayStation Studios family. Following the acquisition, things became relatively quiet for Bluepoint until Sony made a somewhat disheartening announcement in January 2025.

A Loss of Valuable TIme and Effort

Sony recently announced it was canceling two online games that hadn’t been revealed yet. Both were being developed by Sony’s internal studios, which have a history of creating successful games, making the news disappointing.

Like Bluepoint Games, Bend Studio – the team behind Days Gone – also had a project cancelled. Similar to Bluepoint, Bend Studio has been a part of PlayStation Studios for over two decades, since 2001.

Rumors indicated that Bluepoint Games was developing an online game with ongoing updates – a type of game Sony was trying to expand into, especially after their work on Ragnarok in 2022. However, following the unsuccessful launch of Concord, Sony now appears to be abandoning its plans for these types of games.

Considering the high quality of games consistently released by their studios, supporting PlayStation 5 exclusives is a smart decision. However, it feels like a missed opportunity for the talented team at Bluepoint Games, who could have been working on a brand new game or another fantastic remake instead.

Sony made a mistake in how it handled Bluepoint Games, but recent developments suggest they might be working to improve their relationship and continue collaborating successfully.

So, what’s everyone talking about with Bluepoint Games right now? They’re hiring experienced designers, which makes us wonder – what new project are they working on?

Opportunities Galore

It’s good to hear that Sony reassured both Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games that canceling their online game plans won’t lead to major layoffs or studio closures. A recent job posting suggests Bend Studio is already starting work on a new game, and everyone’s wondering what it might be.

As a PlayStation fan, I’ve been thinking about what Bluepoint is working on, and it’s exciting to consider they might be creating something completely new! It sounds like they’re building a team to design really engaging combat and puzzles that all fit together seamlessly – something that could really pull you into the game world. Honestly, it would be amazing to see one of PlayStation’s most reliable studios finally release an original game alongside all the other great titles we already have.

Bluepoint Games could also be focusing on what it does best: remaking an older game. However, many PlayStation and FromSoftware fans are hoping for a specific PlayStation exclusive to be updated for the PlayStation 5.

Bloodborne is one of FromSoftware’s best games, offering a truly unique and terrifying action-horror experience. With its beautifully crafted levels, inspiration from Lovecraftian horror, frightening creatures, and challenging combat, it’s an ideal game for Bluepoint Games to remaster.

With experience making FromSoftware games, the team is in a great position to reimagine this classic Miyazaki adventure for modern gamers. This remake will let new players experience the thrilling story, while longtime fans can rediscover it with fresh excitement.

Since Bloodborne doesn’t fully utilize the PlayStation 5’s graphical capabilities, a remaster seems like a great idea. Many fans, including us, have imagined how much better the game would look and play with smoother performance and more detailed graphics. It’s clear we’re not the only ones who feel this way.

Fans of the game Bloodborne are getting excited about the possibility of a remastered version finally being released. However, some believe it might not come out until the PlayStation 6 is available. This idea makes sense, as the Demon’s Souls remake was a big hit on the PS5 and really showed off the console’s capabilities.

Remaking Bloodborne would be a smart move, letting Bluepoint Games thoroughly update it while preserving the qualities that have made it so beloved by its dedicated fanbase, who are still playing it ten years later. One commenter even suggested a remake could be a major draw for console sales.

Some fans are hoping for something ambitious: that FromSoftware develops both a remake of Bloodborne and a brand new sequel at the same time. It would be fantastic to see Hidetaka Miyazaki revisit the world of Bloodborne, especially with the potential to introduce innovative gameplay elements that haven’t been seen in his more recent games over the past decade.

We’re hoping the talented team at Bluepoint Games will continue to thrive and remain a key part of Sony’s future. Their success is vital for a strong and lasting partnership.

Into The Future, With Hope

We’re hopeful that Bluepoint Games’ next project will mark a fresh start, allowing them and Sony to move past recent difficulties. They’ve created some fantastic games together, and Sony’s recent focus on online service games shouldn’t prevent them from continuing their successful partnership.

We’re confident this project will strengthen our working relationship and lead to exciting new experiences in the gaming world. We’re really hoping to get the chance to use the Chikage and battle more enemies again soon!

Just so you know, the opinions shared in this article are the author’s own and don’t necessarily reflect the views of GamingBolt.

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2025-10-21 13:46