Sony has canceled a God of War being developed by Bluepoint Games, known for Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus . The company also shut down a similar project by Bend Studio, the developer of Days Gone . The other was being developed by Bend Studio, the creator of Days Gone . The decision comes amid a strategic review by the company following market difficulties.
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Concord's failure impacted Sony's decisions
Concord 's failure led Sony to change its stance. The game, released in August 2024 for PlayStation 5 and PC, received a negative reception and failed to meet commercial expectations. As a result, the company quickly shut down the Firewalk studio, which was responsible for developing the title.
The underperformance has forced Sony to reevaluate its plan to release 12 multiplayer games by March 2026. With advice from Bungie, creator of Destiny 2 , many of these projects have been delayed or canceled. The company is now seeking to avoid similar mistakes and focus its investments on experiences more aligned with its target audience.
Studios remain operational and work on new projects
Despite the cancellations, both Bluepoint Games and Bend Studio remain in operation and developing new titles. Although Sony hasn't revealed details, the company is expected to align the new projects with its strategy, focusing on more engaging and profitable experiences.
The redesign reflects a shift in the company's focus toward games-as-a-service. While this model has generated success for established franchises, recent challenges show that the approach needs to be adjusted to remain competitive in the market.
Upcoming announcements may reveal new directions for Sony
Sony is expected to unveil new developments in its strategy at its State of Play in Q1 2025. The event could provide more information about upcoming releases and reinforce the company's commitment to high-impact titles.
Among the games anticipated for the coming years are Death Stranding 2 , Ghost of Yötei , Marathon and Phantom Blade Zero . Additionally, Insomniac Games continues to develop Marvel's Wolverine , and rumors indicate a possible game focused on the character Venom, yet to be officially confirmed.
With recent adjustments, Sony is seeking to balance its release lineup, blending traditional productions with innovations in the multiplayer market. Thus, the future of PlayStation promises new developments, but the company appears more cautious in defining its next steps.
