Sony Cancels Two Live-Service Games, Including God of War Spinoff

The cancellations, affecting projects by Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games, follow a broader reevaluation of Sony's live-service strategy.

Sony has confirmed the cancellation of two unannounced live-service games developed by Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games.
One of the canceled projects was reportedly a multiplayer God of War game, marking a rare departure from the franchise's single-player roots.
The cancellations come as Sony scales back its live-service ambitions after high-profile failures like Concord, which was pulled from sale just two weeks after release.
Despite the cancellations, Sony stated that neither studio will close, though it remains unclear if there will be layoffs.
Sony initially planned to release 12 live-service games by March 2026 but has reduced that target to six due to ongoing challenges with the model.