Sony’s Biggest Mistake: The Death of the Bloodborne Remake

By Daniel Burrows "Windfell_" Gaming News
26 February 2026 no comments

For years, we whispered about a Bluepoint-led Bloodborne remake. Now, as the studio’s doors officially close in 2026, we’ve learned the tragic truth. It was real, it was pitched, and it was killed by a pivot to live service that never should have happened.

The “Bluepoint is working on Bloodborne” rumor was the gaming industry’s longest-running urban legend, a flickering candle of hope that refused to go out.

With Sony Interactive Entertainment officially confirming the closure of Bluepoint Games next month, a wave of investigative reports has finally pulled back the curtain on the Austin-based studio’s final years.

From a briefly-pitched Bloodborne revival to a secret Ghost of Tsushima spin-off codenamed Black Fang, the talent behind the PS5’s Demon’s Souls was positioned to define this generation. Instead, they became the latest casualty following Sony’s costly live-service pivot.

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The Master of Remakes: What Was Actually in Development?

The post-mortem of Bluepoint Games, outlined by DetectiveSeeds on X, reveals a studio that was technically unparalleled but strategically mismanaged.

Following the technical triumph of Demon’s Souls (2020), internal documents paint a picture of a studio that spent years adrift due to shifting corporate mandates.

The most tangible loss was Codename: “Black Fang” (CP-14). Far from a mere expansion, this was a standalone Ghost of Tsushima spin-off designed to be the studio’s “Miles Morales moment.”

The project explored the supernatural folklore of Tsushima with a combat system that pushed the PS5’s haptics to their breaking point. Despite hitting every milestone during a six-month “proving window,” Sony pulled the plug on February 19, just weeks before the deadline.

Bluepoint Games FINAL REPORT: From Bloodborne Remake Potential to Shuttered. **I spoke to 4 Bluepoint employees and this is THEIR STORY on timeline, dates, and codenames for projects:

🔵End of 2020- Bluepoint Ships Demon’s Souls and talks begin with Sony Acquisition and working… pic.twitter.com/NxH25xgPIo — Detective Seeds (@DetectiveSeeds) February 25, 2026

For the Bloodborne community, the truth is even more bitter. Leaks confirm that Bluepoint didn’t just want to make a remake, they pitched it twice. However, the project was killed by “fragile internal politics” between Sony and FromSoftware, rather than a lack of talent.

Between these pitches, the studio was hollowed out by Project CP-13, a forced live-service God of War spin-off.

Lacking a Game Director of their own and forced to use “loaned” leadership from Santa Monica Studio, the team faced massive internal pushback. 75% of the staff reportedly opposed the live-service pivot, leading to the engine friction and morale collapse that ultimately sealed the studio’s fate.

A Missed Opportunity for Sony?

Shutting down Bluepoint feels like a massive strategic error. They were the safety net for Sony’s release calendar, capable of turning aging legends into modern masterpieces.

For the fans, the Bloodborne remake isn’t coming to save us. Use smart price tracking to grab the existing games now and play them for what they are.

Daniel Burrows "Windfell_"

Fueled by a passion for gaming and the ever-evolving world of gaming news, Daniel loves connecting with seasoned and new players to bring games to life on the page, exploring their narratives and gaming trends. A self-published fiction and fantasy author, Daniel has nearly 20 years of experience writing gaming news and a love for storytelling that drives his enthusiasm to deliver breaking news, in-depth analysis, and industry innovations. You will find him in-game as "Windfell."

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