Sony's ambitious gaming service strategy falters, resulting in the cancellation of multiple high-profile projects. The company's 2022 announcement of 12 planned game services by 2025 has met with significant setbacks, leaving gamers frustrated.
Initially presented as an adaptation to the evolving gaming landscape, Sony's shift towards services faced immediate backlash from players concerned about a potential decline in single-player titles. Despite assurances to the contrary, nine of the twelve anticipated projects have been scrapped.
This includes several highly anticipated titles, adding to the disappointment. While Helldivers 2 saw success, projects like Concord, Payback, The Last of Us: Factions, Spider-Man: The Great Web, and a God of War title from Bluepoint Games have been cut.
Sony's Cancelled Games:
- Concord (failed to meet expectations)
- God of War (Bluepoint Games)
- Bend Studio's Multiplayer Game
- The Last of Us: Factions
- Spider-Man: The Great Web (Insomniac Games)
- Twisted Metal (Firesprite)
- Unannounced Fantasy Game (London Studio)
- Payback (Bungie)
- Deviation Games' Networking Project
The cancellations predominantly affect Sony's push into the games-as-a-service market. Criticism is mounting, with many suggesting Sony prioritized trends over its core strengths and established franchises. Projects from Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games, among others, face considerable delays.
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