Fans Threaten to Boycott Marathon After Bluepoint Closure

Sony’s decision to shut down Bluepoint Games provoked strong reactions on PlayStation social feeds, arriving as Bungie and Sony prepare to launch Marathon. Frustrated players are threatening to boycott the upcoming extraction shooter and other live-service titles.

Sony confirmed the closure on February 19. Bluepoint, known for high-quality remakes and remasters, was caught up in a live-service reshuffle after its reported God of War online spin-off was shelved and other pitches failed to gain approval. The announcement upset developers and fans alike, and Marathon—due two weeks later—has become a focus of that anger.

A PlayStation tweet promoting Marathon’s impending release and a free beta drew a flood of replies, many vowing not to buy the game or wishing it would fail. Comments in the thread included, “Refunded! Im not going to support any GaaS from PlayStation after closing down BluePoint Games,” and “This game will be a major flop for you guys!

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