CI Games Offers Jobs to Bluepoint Games Developers After Sony Shutdown

The gaming industry reacted with shock on February 24, 2026, as Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the closure of Bluepoint Games, leaving approximately 70 developers facing unemployment. In a swift response, CI Games, a Polish game developer, has offered employment opportunities to the affected talent.

CI Games Seeks to Bolster ‘Lords of the Fallen 2’ Development

Marek Tyminski, founder and CEO of CI Games, publicly announced his intention to recruit developers from Bluepoint Studio to join the team working on “Lords of the Fallen 2.” The announcement was made via social media platforms.

Why Bluepoint Developers are a Natural Fit

Bluepoint Games gained renown for its high-quality remakes, including the critically acclaimed “Shadow of the Colossus” remake and the PlayStation 5 launch title “Demon’s Souls.” This experience is particularly valuable to CI Games, as the “Lords of the Fallen” series is too known for its challenging action RPG gameplay. The developers’ expertise in hardcore action role-playing games aligns perfectly with the needs of the “Lords of the Fallen 2” project.

Potential Impact on ‘Lords of the Fallen 2’

Recruiting developers with experience on the “Demon’s Souls” remake is expected to bring fresh perspectives and technical expertise to the highly anticipated sequel. As of February 24, 2026, specific details regarding available positions and the number of hires have not been disclosed.

Recent Sony Studio Closures

The closure of Bluepoint Games marks the third studio shuttered by Sony in the past two years, following the closures of Neon Koi and Firewalk Studios [Polygon]. Bluepoint, acquired by Sony in 2021, had previously expressed a desire to shift its focus from remakes and remasters to original game development [Polygon]. Although, a recent business review led to the cancellation of an unannounced live service project the studio was developing, reportedly a God of War-themed title [GameSpot], [IBTimes].

This cancellation is part of a broader trend at Sony, which has also cancelled a live service project at Bend Studio [GameSpot].