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⚔️ Leak Reveals Cancelled Live-Service God of War Project by Bluepoint Games
A major leak from internal Sony documents has revealed that Bluepoint Games was secretly developing a multiplayer, live-service-style God of War title for the PlayStation 5 — but the project was quietly cancelled earlier this year after internal restructuring.
📁 What the Leak Shows
According to sources close to Sony Interactive Entertainment, the cancelled title was codenamed “Project Leviathan.” The leaked material includes early concept art, internal emails, and an early design pitch showing Kratos leading teams of gods and warriors in large-scale arena battles inspired by Norse and Greek mythologies.
Unlike the traditional single-player adventures, this game was envisioned as a team-based online experience with seasonal content, ranked combat, and a live in-game store. Players would have been able to create customizable warriors aligned with pantheons like Olympus or Asgard, fighting for dominance in online matches.
🛑 Why Sony Pulled the Plug
Industry insiders claim that development costs ballooned while Sony executives grew concerned about the oversaturation of live-service titles in 2025. Following the lukewarm reception of other online projects like Fairgame$ and Concord, the company decided to shift resources back to story-driven single-player experiences.
Bluepoint, best known for the critically acclaimed Demon’s Souls Remake, reportedly completed an internal alpha demo before receiving notice of cancellation. Developers described the project as “ambitious but technically risky,” due to large-scale real-time destruction and cinematic combat scenes that strained the PS5 hardware in multiplayer environments.
💬 Fan Reaction and Community Buzz
When the leak surfaced on Reddit and Twitter/X, fans expressed a mix of shock and relief. While some were excited about the idea of a co-op God of War, most players praised Sony for protecting the franchise’s storytelling roots. Many argued that a live-service shift could have “ruined the emotional focus” that made 2018’s God of War and Ragnarök so beloved.
Gaming forums quickly filled with discussions comparing this cancelled title to other recent live-service missteps like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Analysts noted that Sony’s willingness to cut the project shows a return to quality-over-quantity strategy for its first-party studios.
🔮 What’s Next for Bluepoint Games
Bluepoint isn’t sitting idle. After the cancellation, the studio reportedly shifted its full team to a new single-player project described internally as “a reimagining of a PlayStation classic.” While details remain secret, many believe it could be connected to franchises like Bloodborne, Legacy of Kain, or even a complete remake of Resistance: Fall of Man.
In a statement, a Sony representative said: “We remain proud of Bluepoint’s creative ambition and technical excellence. The studio continues to work on something truly special for PlayStation 5 players.”
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