The gaming world was rocked by a revelation that left fans divided. Bluepoint Games, a renowned studio, had its sights set on remaking the beloved PS4 masterpiece, Bloodborne. But here's the twist: the project was blocked by none other than FromSoftware, the game's original developer.
Liam Croft's report in Bloomberg sheds light on this intriguing story. Bluepoint Games, now closed, pitched the Bloodborne remake to Sony, and surprisingly, the proposal was accepted based on promising financial projections. But the project never materialized because FromSoftware didn't approve.
This isn't the first time Bluepoint Games has faced rejection. They persistently pitched the idea of remaking Bloodborne, and while it gained traction within the studio, production never commenced. Additionally, their pitch for an updated version of Shadow of the Colossus, a game they previously remastered for PS4, was turned down by Sony.
Bluepoint's struggles continued as they sought collaboration with other PlayStation studios on new projects, including a Ghost of Tsushima spinoff, but none received the green light. Adding to their woes, a live-service God of War game they worked on for years was canceled in 2025, despite its innovative concept of players controlling different versions of Atreus in Greek hell with cooperative gameplay.
Sources indicate that Sony's confidence in Bluepoint's capabilities waned, leading to the studio's closure. This decision left employees unsettled, especially after the recent announcement of the God of War Trilogy Remake, which didn't involve Bluepoint.
And this is where it gets controversial: was Sony right to lose faith in Bluepoint? Did the studio's track record justify their closure? Share your thoughts in the comments, and let's discuss the delicate balance between creative ambition and business practicality in the gaming industry.
