According to a recent Bloomberg report, Sony has canceled two previously unannounced live service games. These games are from Bluepoint Games and Bend Studio. According to Jason Schrier, both games were “live service” projects “designed to draw recurring revenue from players.” The Bluepoint title was a live service game based on God of War which has been in development since the studio helped God of War Ragnarok back in 2022.
A company spokesperson confirmed the cancellations in a recent statement, claiming the two games were canceled “following a recent review” and that PlayStation will continue making both online and single-player games. Neither studio will be closed, but information on layoffs were not disclosed. However, the company says it is “working closely with Bend and Bluepoint to determine what are the next projects and plan to do everything we can to ensure there is minimal business impact.” “Bend and Bluepoint are highly accomplished teams who are valued members of the PlayStation Studios family, and we are working closely with each studio to determine what are the next projects,” they said.
God of War Ragnarok details:
From Santa Monica Studio and brought to PC in partnership with Jetpack Interactive comes God of War Ragnarok, an epic and heartfelt journey that follows Kratos and Atreus as they struggle with holding on and letting go.
The sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018), God of War Ragnarok picks up with Fimbulwinter well underway. Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as Odin’s forces in Asgard prepare for a prophesied battle that will end the world.
Along the way, they will explore stunning, mythical landscapes, and face fearsome enemies in the form of Norse gods and monsters. As the threat of Ragnarok grows ever closer, Kratos and Atreus must choose between the safety of their family and the safety of the realms.
Key Features
A Future, Unwritten – Atreus seeks knowledge to help him understand the prophecy of “Loki” and establish his role in Ragnarok. Kratos must decide whether he will be chained by the fear of repeating his mistakes or break free of his past to be the father Atreus needs.
Fluid, Expressive Combat – The Leviathan Axe, Blades of Chaos, and Guardian Shield return alongside a host of new abilities for both Kratos and Atreus. Kratos’ deadly Spartan skills will be tested like never before as he battles gods and monsters across Nine Realms to protect his family.
Explore Vast Realms – Journey through dangerous and stunning landscapes as Kratos and Atreus search for answers.
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A trailer was also released.
A trailer was also released.
