- The CEO of CI Games is asking the affected developers from Bluepoint Games’ shutdown to join them.
- He also complimented Demon’s Souls remake and said that he’d love to have that talent onboard.
- They’re currently working on a Lords of the Fallen sequel and other projects.
Just 5 years after acquiring Bluepoint Games, Sony is now shutting down the Demon’s Souls and Shadow of Colossus remake creator next month. The publisher argues that this decision wasn’t made lightly and was a result of their industry’s challenging state.
Around 70 of the industry’s most talented developers will now be left jobless. Fortunately, CI Games, the developer behind Lords of the Fallen, is now offering roles to those impacted by Bluepoint Games’ closure.
Why it matters: With such negativity and toxicity surrounding the gaming industry in recent times, it’s nice to see a positive change as fellow developers reach out to support their peers.
On social media, Marek Tyminski, CEO and founder of CI Games, announced that he’s inviting laid-off developers from Bluepoint Games to join them on the development of the Lords of the Fallen sequel and other projects.
He further complimented the studio’s work on the Demon’s Souls remake and said that they would be honored to bring the same talent to their company.
The first Lords of the Fallen title was a massive success, and now, the studio has secured a capital raise, which implies that the sequel won’t be tied to just the Epic Games Launcher now. It is also expected to feature fan service, good-looking female characters, and a much darker aesthetic now.
As for Bluepoint Games, it’s a missed opportunity for Sony to explore more remakes. The studio never really had a chance to showcase its true capabilities under Team Blue. For this generation, they were practically neglected, especially after it was handed a God of War live-service game that eventually got shelved.
Moreover, the studio had been pitching new remakes and ideas for the past year, but it seems none of them got approved. Last year, we found that the studio was working on a third-person melee game, but unfortunately, that’s seemingly shelved as well.
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