The two US-based Sony subsidiaries working on the now-cancelled games are not shutting down, though it's unclear if anyone will be laid off.

These two unannounced games were part of a wider push by Sony to invest in live-service tiles, which can be very successful. The likes of Fortnite or Destiny 2 provide a constant

PlayStation cancels two more live-service games from its first-party portfolio, casting further doubt on the company's live-service ambitions.

PlayStation's entry into the live-service market has been rocky at best, last year scoring a big win with Helldivers 2 while also suffering a setback with the shockingly abrupt shutdown of the online first-person shooter Concord, which resulted in the closure of developer Firewalk Studios.

The company told subsidiaries Bend and Bluepoint it will work with them to determine their next steps and minimize job losses

Sony canceled two major live service games that Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games were developing. The cancellation is speculated to be part of Sony’s decision to scale down live-service titles since the PS5 was released.

Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games' live service projects have been canned, but the studios aren't shutting down.