Bluepoint Games was an American video game developer based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2006 by Andy O’Neil and Marco Thrush, both former Retro Studios employees who worked on Metroid Prime, the studio built its reputation on technically pristine remasters and remakes of PlayStation classics. Sony acquired them in September 2021. Sony closed Bluepoint Games in March 2026, laying off approximately 70 employees following a business review.

Bluepoint Games Origin Story

The Founding and Early Remasters

O’Neil and Thrush left Retro Studios after Metroid Prime and founded Bluepoint in 2006. Their first project was Blast Factor, a downloadable twin-stick shooter for PlayStation 3. They focused on remastering Sony’s classic library: God of War Collection (2009), Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection (2011), Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (2011), Gravity Rush Remastered (2015), Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection (2015).

Bluepoint Games Key Projects

Shadow of the Colossus (2018)

Bluepoint’s first ground-up remake. Shadow of the Colossus for PlayStation 4 rebuilt the 2005 Team Ico classic completely from scratch with new visuals, updated gameplay, and new music. Universally praised and set a new standard for what a remake could be. Dedicated to studio manager Susan Benedict, who passed away in October 2015.

Demon’s Souls (2020)

A launch title for the PlayStation 5 bringing FromSoftware’s 2009 action RPG to modern hardware with a complete visual and audio overhaul. FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki gave his blessing to the project. Received universal acclaim and became one of the defining PS5 launch titles. Co-founder Andy O’Neil passed away in June 2019 at age 47, before the game’s release.

The Closure

After Demon’s Souls, Bluepoint began working on a live-service God of War game. Sony cancelled that project in January 2025. In February 2026, Sony announced Bluepoint would close in March, with approximately 70 employees losing their jobs. Bluepoint never released a game under Sony’s ownership after the 2021 acquisition. The Demon’s Souls and Shadow of the Colossus remakes stand as two of the best technical showcases in PlayStation’s history.

Uncharted: Nathan Drake Collection

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