Remaking a Masterpiece: Shadow of the Colossus for PS4

How do you approach remaking a game as beloved as Shadow of the Colossus? Why even touch the original to begin with? To find the answers, we traveled to Bluepoint Games in Austin TX to learn about how they undertook the massive Shadow of the Colossus remake for PS4, and why it can be important to update classic games of generations past. Shadow of the Colossus launches on PS4 on February 6: www.playstation.com/en-us/gam...

[@rtuumm]

We need more remakes like this.

[@expiredcoffee7991]

A remake that actually feels like a new game

[@minilabyrinth]

Now can y'all remake Ico? I will give you ALL MY MONEYS

[@shodai2054]

still waiting, still bidding all my munnies

[@Horzinicla]

Sadly ico doesnt have as big a fsnabse as sotc

[@playabot6960]

Yes preese... all the monies plus some extra monies. Games like these are a revelation. Zero busy work, all atmosphere. The closest I can get to a holiday these days. So ICO Remake for all the monies... After you finish of the MGS remake would be fine :D

[@KosmasMJpec]

Ico don't need any remake. It's a masterpiece as it is. Play it on ps3 the hd version. It's super.

[@minilabyrinth]

@@KosmasMJpec Even if not a remake, just a port to newer platforms would be a godsend

[@fletcherthompson2763]

you cant watch this and not smile. it's great to see how much heart went into the game

[@GuyOnAChair]

Wish Silent Hill 2 got this treatment.

[@GreedAndSelfishness]

Yup. But Konami. Well, they had Bluepoint do the HD collection for MGS but for some reason decided to hand over the Silent Hill hd collection to some unexperienced, never heard of studio.

[@SergiMedina]

@@GreedAndSelfishness It's because money. Also stupidity. No _Silent Hill_ needs a remake, tho. But maybe a decent remaster, yes...

[@hectorlopez9453]

Sick

[@abdulrahmanhasan9743]

I'm deeply thankful to everyone of this great studio. You made one of my dreams come true. ❤️👍

[@joeyortega2634]

When it came out for ps2 I was 8 years old. I was to busy playing children's movie based games and thought SOTC was a grown up game. When the ps3 remaster came out I was a teen and already engrossed in the COD phase. Too busy yelling and being annoying on a mic to pay attention to the remaster. Now that I am 21 and hear so many great things about the original, I definitely want to pick up this one up.

[@HBDiniz10]

So? Did you?

[@GalacticHero2068]

we may never know

[@spookychords4925]

@@GalacticHero2068 I did lol. This is my new account but I did

[@Aaron-ze1io]

@@spookychords4925 what did you think???

[@spookychords4925]

@@Aaron-ze1io I loved it! Platinumed the game

[@neobutters]

Sony should buy Bluepoint. They are a quality studio with more then enough talent to sit comfortably next to the Playstaion studio greats.

[@clippacaddy1605]

3 years later and you got your wish!

[@wrathofthegods4739]

@@clippacaddy1605 was just coming here to say the same, a very smart movie on Sony’s behalf if you ask me, they can now get a budget to make their own original ip and if Sony need a classic remaking they have that Aswell, another win for Sony

[@grunkledan9210]

Really love you guys at Bluepoint. You always do such an amazing job. Thank you for showing so much love and ambition working and restoring the work of others.

[@embracerodusk2537]

Looks so much more vibrant and alive than the original did.

[@arcanusluvalus1388]

THIS IS THE REAL MONSTER HUNTER!

[@gatorr4life]

So happy to see this team put 110% on this project. Listen to the way they speak about it. They truly love this game. Thank you, dev team. Going to buy this day one.

[@abhirajsingh8090]

It already came out xD it's been out for the past week

[@deadmeat1824]

please provide where you have seen it released. it is not out until Feb 6th 2018 dumbass.

[@abhirajsingh8090]

U didn't have to be so mean

[@abhirajsingh8090]

Btw it's already on PlayStation store for me

[@BeardGuy-vz8tn]

GATOR GUY too bad EA and DICE weren't this dedicated to the battlefront games huh. Lol. 👍

[@treelobster7912]

Thank you guys for doing this. If any game deserved a remake, it was Shadow of the Colossus.

[@Fuzunga]

Finally somebody understand the difference between a remaster and a remake!

[@JustAnotherLee]

It's going to be amazing fighting all these Colossi with incredible graphics and in 60fps

[@RedDragon-yp3tg]

Preordered. Hoping Ico gets a remake also. :)

[@laucha3546]

Those colossi use a lot of shampoo

[@natural8677]

Sponsored by L'Oréal Paris

[@PhantomMidnight]

Bluepoint did an incredible job. So grateful to them for all of the hard work and care they put into this remake. Truly a labor of love and it shows. THANK YOU!!

[@alltogethernow2738]

This looks amazing, thank you for doing such great work on this masterpiece!

[@orion4829]

Ahhh finaly i can replay this Masterpiece!

[@BornEvilXIII]

I just read your comment with Peter Cullen's voice

[@BornEvilXIII]

Amazing Dude

[@SlayerSeraph]

I can finally truly play this at modern standards - I never played either PS2 (never owned that console) or PS3 version (never got to it). So this is quite exciting.

[@AcousticMaster104]

Optimus Prime Ah finally, I can play this masterpiece, I missed out when it was on the PS2

[@SlayerSeraph]

Same. I still remember going to my friends house, sitting on the couch, watching him play. I wanted to play that game ever since. NOW I CAN DO THAT. Btw Dragon's Dogma the coolest thing that emerged (inspired) from SOC and probably one of the very best action adventure RPG games ever made.

[@The420BrownKid]

So hyped for this!! Never played it and I can’t wait to see how amazing it really is.

[@alleanoresilverstorm1270]

A true legendary classic it is not just the game but the poeple who participated to create this game

[@novaphoenixx4049]

I wish Bluepoint could do what they did to Shadow to a game like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

[@kaariszongoledozo3099]

I Am Batman knight of the old republic. Maybe the best star wars games ever, but top 5 for sure.

[@KnightOfNight3405]

Good job Bluepoint games. you have made a fantastic remake it looks so beautiful cant wait to play it the 3rd time.

[@rtuumm]

the Original Killzone could use this treatment.

[@codymavick9068]

Thank you Bluepoint! Thank you so much. I can't wait for Feb 6th!!!

[@MrIanChamelion]

Looking good. 100% day 1 for me. Nice to see a decent remake/remaster at last on the ps4

[@SaquiSacC]

Definitely my favorite game ever. Thanks for this remake, you did it perfectly fine. Cant wait to play it :)

[@lucifermeowstar4604]

I still have the ps2 version to finish someday. This can wait. As breathtaking as it looks. Nothing will hurt playing it post release.

[@goldenpannts]

You guys are the Best!! Hats Off 🙌🔥😍

[@akashhegde4496]

What is the name of the music in the background?

[@happy-nik]

I'm gonna cry..

[@iAnony]

Wow. That forest is gorgeous o:

[@gameoverhd5849]

OMG I CAN'T WAIT I'M READY

[@xdavier31]

Thank you Bluepoint Games!

[@temporarymomentary]

This is the most beautiful remake ever made. So much work went into it. I love it !

[@shinnn7617]

Amazing stuff. Bluepoint Games on point as usual. Game is looking fantastic!

[@erkandonmez4815]

The best remastered title of all times

[@gramplegust5115]

This is one of those games that is simply too good to put into words. I'm happy to hear that the remaster was made in good hands. Can't wait to pick up my copy to experience this masterpiece all over again!

[@kevinvu5432]

Grample Gust remake

[@gramplegust5115]

Grrr! Curse you and your technicalities!

[@lhtakahashi]

GoW 1 and 2 should be next!

[@kendallbald]

God bless you PlayStation

[@theseproblemsmatter1]

I played this game years ago as a kid but only a demo. I should really play the whole thing sometime

[@deadlegs187]

I never thought this would happen, and now I'm on my 10th Colossus on the ps4. It truly is beautiful. Thanks so much for giving me a bit of my childhood back for 5 hours so far.

[@lossapote]

thank you bluepoint for doing justice to such masterpiece. I wonder what is your nect project?

[@themichaelzhao]

This is a sick game who agrees?

[@BuddypalVideoCorner]

QUICK WE NEED TO GET IT TO A HOSPITAL I'll be here all night

[@einharjar]

legend of dragoon next Bluepoint games! DO IT!!!

[@magnainsomnia]

Thank you Bluepoint for doing justice to one of the most important video game in my life.

[@mr.smellgood2794]

A classic reborn Fantastic Job guy's 🤙🏾

[@flashedgem6073]

Can’t Wait❤️

[@crimsonfall8925]

Please tell me its available in vr that would be amazing

[@Sushidream]

I look forward to playing this amazing game on ps4 :)

[@preciousdeath]

Absolute honor indeed!

[@TheeStarryMeadow]

They should remake Ico too

[@dysectorza]

I pre-ordered. Can't wait for 6 Feb. So after this, what's next for BluePoint? What's the next big remaster / remake?

[@Zamalshkay]

Gta london

[@smartknight7476]

I've never played this game. Should i get it for ps4

[@CasualMee]

110%

[@Blupl1776]

The original is considered by many to be one of the best games of all time. It's a must buy

[@midwaynights]

I say of you dont have ps4 then get ps4 to play this game you will thank me later.

[@frozenfan3092]

Hope Capcom is watching this. THIS is how you do a remake! Super impressed with what this team has done to this game. It is jaw dropping. Plus they didnt really have to change much because this game is incredible as it was. Why fix it when its not broken. I am praying Resi 2 is done the same. Super upgrade to graphics and a bit of expansion and I am a colossal happy gamer.

[@vonnconsul4074]

You are definitely not disappointed my friend. All we need now is a remake of RE4, and we are gold.

[@rageroni4812]

i must have been under a rock had no idea this was happening, this game was like living in a dream everytime i played it. i can only imagine what it will be like now.

[@troyisfilming]

That hair movement!

[@moyses9293]

I've never played this finally going to play it

[@harundalkilinc1636]

This is a example how jou make masterpiece graphics !! With the nice cam filter superrrrr!!

[@ProjectCould]

Looking forward to this! Could you guys please add stereoscopic-3D support to this PS4 version (like how the PS3 version did)?!!! If not at launch, as a patch at some point?

[@timmadone8930]

Sadly it looks like SONY is no longer interested in supporting stereoscopic 3D. Perhaps it's because they want to focus on the VR. While VR definitely puts you "in the game" it's just not the same as 3D. Hopefully when James Cameron's "Avatar 2" comes out 3D will get a resurgence & SONY will heed the call by making "affordable" 3D TV's & also supporting stereoscopic 3D in PS4 & PS5 games.

[@ProjectCould]

@@timmadone8930 VR is 3D from what I understand, but in a different mode.

[@foullily8325]

this is definitely one of my favorite remakes of a game, its so beautiful

[@ryanmckinney5405]

I'm ready for this classic =)

[@puddlejumper8466]

Bluepoint Games is AMAZING!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@llccalways318]

Thank you everyone for bringing back the game to a New experience! Can't wait to play it again after many years!!

[@SanlayTBJ]

Será que Ico algum dia terá um remake? Could Ico have a remake?

[@valkyria086]

And yet alot of people still calling this a remaster. This is a complete remake; they rebuilt it again from the ground up!

[@harmogy]

valkyria086 the word "Remake" has negative connotations to it

[@erickfernando18]

I love how this guys put in the work to stay loyal with the original game ❤

[@SleepyDroid]

looks so good :D I game I would have bought again if I had a PS4/PRO

[@anime4entertainment544]

Can't wait to play it oooow boy!!

[@jolibeeyumyum]

Never played this but now I really do, just wondering how many hours of gameplay I would get

[@benoitb4652]

Yes 8-15 hours but it may leave a mark on you for a loong time

[@SlayerSeraph]

PS4 PRO owners: Will you play this at 4K@30fps (1440p) or 1080p@60fps? (not sure about the exact resolutions) . Can't decide.

[@SirCouchus]

60fps for sure

[@Tentaisei]

I cant wait

[@elmentado9231]

Have Special Edition preordered 😎

[@ThePerfectTool1]

Blue point remake Silent Hill 1 and metal gear solid 1

[@anwmus]

Bluepoint nailed it with flying colours

[@RinIshi7]

Ey! Randall! You were in the Discord for the gold coin hunt! :D

[@MattTheMat]

Rin Ishi the coin hunt was the most fun I’ve ever had in any game

[@OtakuNerd94]

Finally completed this beautiful game!

[@kiraelric2685]

I hope they do this for ico and other classic games that need the fresh new paint. They did an amazing job and they deserve a lot of love for making this game as beautiful as it is and how we remembered it seem seamless.

[@ives3350]

Hotwheels stunt track Challenge Remake?

[@heil5373N]

Race to the Secret Garden! Here we Goooooooo!!!

[@Anita028]

What race when all the journalists, reviewers and even youtubers have the game a week ago... there's over 1700 copies of the game out at the moment... they even spoiled the trophies yesterday on twitter and there's youtubers uploading the game already when we are 11 days still from the release date.

[@pearse1072]

Anita028 it’s the fact that the Journalists can only play up to Colossus 8 and for them to be able to reach the garden you have to play it like 4 times, collecting everything. So in other words there is no one who will reach the top until the game is fully released.

[@heil5373N]

Yup. You have play the game up to 4-6x(NG+++++) to get max grip. So, it's still ON! I once dreamt that the Secret Garden had nekked faeries flying around and at the middle of the garden sat a nekked she-elf playing a harp while being whipped on her back by a fiery minotaur.LOL

[@VulpixZone]

Eu tô ansioso para jogar esse jogo no ps4

[@omegazio]

Bluepoint are masters of the craft.

[@nasserharbi7839]

A Masterpiece and an amazing experience.

[@raeburnfamily2006]

Wondor, Mono & Agro would be proud of you guys!!

[@iAkis4]

cannot wait to play it on PS6

[@talalx8]

Ted Pow Why not? The masterpeice that never age

[@Fabianotm]

Já comprei, to só esperando dia 06

[@guyver-9717]

I really hope that we can play as a giant when we've finished the game.

[@zeiren]

next has to be Demon's Souls

[@talalx8]

Umbasa

[@tuantranthai6521]

Today its REAL🙏

[@user-ep1wy4re7e]

I have never played the ps2 version. Recently bought the ps4 version. The moment I started playing the game , I already knew I was going to have a lot of fun. This is a wonderful game. I love it.

[@atoxee6867]

I am so thankful for this remake. Thank you for the great nostalgia you give to me. This game was and is still such a masterpiece. True art!

[@corwinr]

excellent job

[@MrTheedarkhorse]

Bravo Bluepoint and.. Encore?

[@shepard93n76]

I hope these guys can make the Medievil Remaster as well.

[@PanosSkarp]

Jose Bermudez you mean the medievil remake, right?

[@shepard93n76]

Παναγιώτης Σκαρπέτας yes! Shawn Layden said they are making a similar job to the Crash Bandicoot n'sane Trilogy, so yeah it's more like a remake.

[@maratnugmanov]

I love Bluepoint. I hadn't any playstation before I only played PS1 and PS3 here and there. And thanks to Bluepoing Games I've played beatiful remastered Uncharted series and now it's Shadow of the Colossus. I remember playing Resident Evil 4 on PC back in 2007 that was awful but this guys they really doing magic.

[@ninjammer726]

awesome

[@SHIBBY7oh2]

Anyone remember Tenchu?

[@SHIBBY7oh2]

same that's childhood, playing at my uncle's house lol

[@sammyjankiss287]

Yaaaasssss!

[@AnalogFoundry]

Is there 60fps mode on base PS4?

[@TyroClint]

AnalogFoundry probably not. Which is stupid cos it's powerful enough for 60fps. Even the PS3 was capable for 60fps. So I just don't get it

[@GameHecht]

no

[@godzilla4189]

Tyro Horse Shadow of the colossus original pushed the PS2 to its absolute limit. Doing the same thing with the remake was a priority.

[@WH250398]

Tyro Horse Obviously way heavier on the graphics.

[@neloangelo817]

Tyro Horse ps3 never had 60 fps with this game

[@Adrian619L]

Rumores apuntan de que podrían estar haciendo un remake de Metal Gear Solid, desde luego yo lo dejaba en sus manos buenisimo el remake de shadow y ni siquiera lo he jugado se que sera una maravilla

[@AndersonHills]

The Term Masterpiece Is Perfect for This game since PlayStation 2, Now in PlayStation 4 Is so much better not only because the evolution of Graphics Technology and more things.but besides being very touching is very Exciting especially history and soundtrack It's something to mark history in the Games world forever. this Game It's one of the best games of all time I Love this Game So much Thanks Bluepoint Games for The Remake SOTC you are Awesome! =) Shadow of The Colossus is not just a Game, it's A Complete Masterpiece!