Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games see their gaming services canceled, but Sony will help them redirect their efforts towards new productions.
- Companies terminate ongoing projects to redesign their future path
Sony has officially terminated two unnamed gaming projects at Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games. These games provided recurring revenue through microtransactions but Bluepoint Games and Bend Studio ceased development after performing a “recent overhaul.” A strategic evaluation process showed that these successful but risky subscription business models warrant the business wind-down. Sony states that the studio closures are not part of their plan. - A balance between single and multiplayer
Sony spokespersons have declared their dedication to providing game solutions which unite online and single-player gameplay elements simultaneously. Both gaming studios Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games that Sony Studios recognizes as vital teams will continue to receive support from Sony. Federal agencies meet to decide upcoming projects while emphasizing their dedication to shield these vitally important teams from this challenging situation. - The risky bet of service games
For multiple years Sony dedicated significant financial resources to developing gaming services. Helldivers 2’s success alongside its swift move into movie adaptation made Concord’s failure even more apparent. The product sales lasted less than two weeks before Sony completely pulled the item from the market. Sony’s ventures into this sector have become financially burdensome because they have repeatedly canceled projects such as Spider-Man-based productions. - A sector in crisis and jobs at risk
Sony has refrained from stating whether the termination of projects will trigger any staff reductions. According to internal company documentation negative effects on staff members will receive maximum mitigation efforts. A challenging video game industry facing declining growth together with extensive staff reductions over two years set the stage for this announcement. Sony maintains business stability through structured market strategy modifications in uncertain surroundings.