Sony recently canceled nine games and fans criticized the company for the string of failures

Sony's ambitious games-as-a-service strategy falters, leaving gamers disappointed. The company's plan to launch 12 game services by 2025 has dramatically backfired, with the recent cancellation of nine projects sparking outrage among players.

In 2022, then-president Jim Ryan unveiled Sony's vision for a games-as-a-service future, a response to the evolving gaming landscape. However, this shift raised concerns among many gamers, who feared a neglect of single-player titles. Despite assurances to the contrary, Sony has now scrapped a significant portion of its planned services.

Nine of the twelve anticipated projects have been axed. While Helldivers 2 found success, high-profile cancellations include Concord, Payback, The Last of Us: Factions, Spider-Man: The Great Web, and a God of War title from Bluepoint Games.

Cancelled Sony Games:

• Concord (failed to meet expectations)
• God of War (Bluepoint Games)
• Bend Studio's multiplayer game
• The Last of Us: Factions
• Spider-Man: The Great Web (Insomniac Games)
• Twisted Metal (Firesprite)
• Unannounced fantasy game (London Studio)
• Payback (Bungie)
• Deviation Games' networking project

The cancellations primarily affect Sony's push into the games-as-a-service market. Criticism is mounting, with many believing Sony prioritized this trend over its core strengths and established franchises. Projects from Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games, among others, face significant delays.