Fans on social media vented their anger against PlayStation CEO Herman Hulst as Sony announced that they have shut down the video game studio, BluePoint. The Austin, Texas-based game studio was acquired by Sony in 2021 after Demon’s Souls released on PlayStation 5 and became a hit.
The announcement that Bluepoint, a studio behind several fan-favorite games on PlayStation, came on the website of Sony in the form of a statement on Thursday. A spokesperson confirmed the closure to Bloomberg with a statement.
“Bluepoint Games is an incredibly talented team, and their technical expertise has delivered exceptional experiences for the PlayStation community,” the spokespers said.
However, fans are really unhappy with that decision and expressed frustration against PlayStation CEO, Herman Hulst on social media. The criticism escalated after an email from Hulst to the employees on the closure of Bluepoint was leaked.
“Herman Hulst needs to go. Seriously. Bluepoint did not deserve this,” wrote one.
“Herman Hulst needs to go. Fraud,” added one.
“At a complete loss for words regarding this Bluepoint news. Complete mismanagement of an extremely talented studio from the very beginning and a shocking show of leadership from Sony. Herman Hulst needs to be removed from his position immediately,” wrote another.
“I’ve seen enough. If Herman Hulst doesn’t have a pink slip by the end of this month, we’re gonna have f****** problem, Sony,” added one.
“Herman Hulst needs to go too he’s not good for PlayStation,” added one.
“It’s crazy that Herman hulst really thought let’s shut them down but let’s green light another horizon project smh,” quipped one user.
“Herman Hulst = public enemy number 1 Why buy such a talented studio like BluePoint just to close them down… FIRE!!!” said another.
This story is being updated.
