Players noted the extremely unfortunate timing of the announcement of Marathon tests from PlayStation and Bungie. The company is preparing for the final tests before the release on March 5, 2026 - Server Slam, where players can try out the сетевой шутер.
A post appeared on PlayStation channels in the spirit of "last chance to play before release," inviting people to book a time and join the tests. In a normal situation, the publication would have been met with enthusiasm.
But the problem is that just minutes before, Bloomberg reported the closure of Bluepoint Games, the Austin-based team responsible for Demon’s Souls Remake and some of the best remakes in PlayStation history. The news quickly spread across gaming media and social networks.
Players are no longer discussing Marathon, not rejoicing at the tests, but criticizing the corporation. Disappointment dominates in the comments:
Sony, you need to feel the atmosphere better. Publishing this after the news of the closure of everyone's favorite studio Bluepoint could not have ended well. I'm ashamed I own a PlayStation.
Did they close Bluepoint to balance the purchase of Bungie, really?
Closing Bluepoint while Hermen invests hundreds of millions in a bad online service – PlayStation will be the next to close due to poor management.
You closed Bluepoint Games, one of your best teams, but expect us to be thrilled about this?
I hope everyone boycotts Marathon because of the Bluepoint closure.
For many, this is a symbol of modern PlayStation: loud marketing of a new multiplayer and at the same time a quiet closure of a team that knew how to create high-quality single-player projects, even if they were remakes and remasters.
