In a surprising turn of events, it has come to light that Bluepoint Games, known for their impressive remakes, pitched a live service game set in the God of War universe to Sony. This ambitious project was conceived while they were supporting the development of God of War Ragnarok. However, the studio faced significant challenges, ultimately leading to the cancellation of the game due to missed deadlines and the realization that the scope was too large for them to manage effectively.

In a recent earnings call, Sony’s CFO Lin Tao openly acknowledged that the company’s transition towards live-service games has not been as smooth as anticipated. This admission comes in the wake of several high-profile game cancellations, including the much-anticipated Concord and Foamstars, which have raised concerns about the viability of Sony’s strategy to pivot from traditional single-player experiences to multiplayer-focused titles. Despite these setbacks, Tao pointed out that the PlayStation Studios have made significant strides in the live-service arena over the past five years.