Leaked screenshots of a scrapped God of War multiplayer spin-off are doing the rounds. They suggest Sony once planned a return to Ancient Greece, complete with a notorious antagonist fans will recognise. The timing lines up with the Bluepoint live-service project Sony cancelled in January 2025. Here’s what the images reveal.
What the leaked images actually show
The pictures look like internal environment and character shots, not marketing screens. They include Greek architecture, underworld-style scenes and a line-up that hints at a major villain’s return.
- Marble ruins and statues straight out of the series’ Greek era.
- Dark, infernal arenas that read like the Underworld.
- Character silhouettes and UI mock-ups that imply PvP/PvE skirmishes.
- Callouts from coverage that point to a returning big bad.
Taken together, the material doesn’t prove gameplay, but it’s coherent. Future’s sites (GamesRadar/Creative Bloq) independently describe the same Greek setting and “old villain” angle, which mirrors what’s in the shots. Treat it as early vertical-slice art rather than finished assets.
How this ties to the cancelled Bluepoint project
In mid-January 2025, Sony cut two live-service games, including an unannounced God of War project developed at Bluepoint. Multiple outlets reported the cancellation at the time. The look and timing of these leaks line up with that decision.
- Sony axed a Bluepoint God of War live-service title in Jan 2025.
- Bluepoint later appeared to pivot to another third-person action project.
- The leak looks like what that MP project could have been.
If you’re imagining Ascension-style arenas with a modern camera and loadout loop, you’re not alone — that’s the vibe fans picked up from the UI and armour shots. But again: it never shipped.
Greece again… with a Norse twist?
Coverage notes both Greek iconography and nods to Norse myth, suggesting a crossover setup. That would fit the reboot era’s habit of dragging Kratos’ Greek past into his new life.
- Greek statuary, columns and underworld palettes.
- Clues that reference Norse elements in gear/setting.
- A returning series villain teased in the art notes.
It reads like a multiplayer spin-off designed to bridge eras: Greek maps and characters for nostalgia, with Norse-era systems, cosmetics and progression to match the PS5 audience that arrived with 2018/ Ragnarök.
Why it was probably canned
Sony’s live-service retrenchment hit several projects in 2023–2025. God of War’s brand strength doesn’t guarantee a live-service win, and the bar for ongoing content cadence is brutal. Sony said studios wouldn’t close; they’d re-scope instead.
- Live-service slate narrowed; resources re-allocated.
- Risk of brand dilution for a single-player prestige series.
- Opportunity cost: Bluepoint is better known for tight, polished action games, not seasonal services.
From a player angle, this also dodges the “tacked-on MP” problem that haunted Ascension — the series is at its best when it’s focused and authored.
Was this a real God of War game?
It appears to be the cancelled Bluepoint-led live-service project Sony cut in January 2025. The leak shows internal-looking screens, but the game will not release.
Is Kratos in the screenshots?
Coverage centres on environments and enemy/faction hints rather than clear hero shots. The bigger takeaway is the Greek setting and teased villain.
Which villain are fans pointing to?
Reports reference an “old villain” from the Greek era; the imagery and write-ups strongly imply someone from the Underworld roster. Specifics aren’t confirmed.
