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With PS5 at Its Highest Ever Price, There'll Be No Console Discounts for Days of Play
Sony's Days of Play event will not feature discounts on the PlayStation 5 console this year due to a significant price increase implemented in April. While the PlayStation VR2 headset and DualSense controllers will see savings, the PS Portal handheld will also remain at full price. This marks a departure from previous years where the event offered hardware deals, reflecting current economic conditions and rising component costs.
PS Store Days of Play Sale Live Now with 2,000+ PS5 Game Deals
Sony's Days of Play sale is now live on the PlayStation Store, featuring discounts on over 2,000 PS5 and PS4 games until June 10th. Notable deals include Resident Evil 4 at 75% off and Ghost of Yotei with a 25% discount. The sale is available in the UK and Europe, with the USA to follow later.
Destruction AllStars Has Been De-Listed, Servers to Shut Down on November 25th
Sony is shutting down servers for the PlayStation 5 exclusive Destruction AllStars on November 25th, and the game has already been delisted from the PlayStation Store. Players who already own the game can still access single-player modes until the shutdown date. The game, developed by Lucid Games, was noted for its vehicular combat and responsive controls.
Evening Consolidation
Nintendo is reportedly planning a 20% production increase for its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2. In separate news, Sony has delisted and shut down the PlayStation 5 multiplayer game Destruction AllStars.
Warframe leads join fans mourning Destiny 2: "There is no Warframe without the legacy of Bungie games"
Warframe's creative director Rebb Ford and design director Pablo Alonso have expressed sadness over the end of development for Destiny 2, acknowledging the legacy of Bungie's games. Despite Warframe predating Destiny, the two live-service looter-shooters have long been compared and shared players. Bungie has stated Destiny 2 will remain playable but will not receive further updates, leaving its future uncertain.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide May 26, 2026
Sony has updated the PlayStation Store with new content for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. This week's PlayStation Plus Essential lineup includes FC 26, Nine Sols, and WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers. Numerous other games and add-ons are also available globally.
PlayStation Exclusive Destruction AllStars Has Been Delisted, Servers Going Offline
Sony has delisted Destruction AllStars from the PlayStation Store, making it unavailable for purchase. The game's multiplayer servers have been offline since May 2024 due to technical issues and will remain so until November 25, 2026, after which only single-player modes will be playable. The game, developed by Lucid Games, failed to maintain a player base after its launch.
PS Plus Is Doing Something I've Never Seen Before with June's Games
Sony is extending the claim period for EA Sports FC 26, a PlayStation Plus May monthly game, into June. This means subscribers will have until June 16th to add the soccer simulation to their library, an additional two weeks beyond the usual rotation. PS Plus Essential members can also claim free Ultimate Team packs for EA Sports FC 26.
One Of Sony’s First PS5 Exclusives Is Now Delisted, Multiplayer Shutdown
Destruction AllStars, a PlayStation 5 exclusive originally planned as a launch title, has been delisted from the PlayStation Store and its multiplayer services shut down. While the offline Arcade mode remains playable, the game's premium currency is no longer available. The title, developed by Lucid Games and published by Sony, was a free PlayStation Plus offering for a period after its February 2021 release.
Destruction AllStars Delisted and Servers Suddenly Taken Offline
Sony has unexpectedly delisted Destruction AllStars and taken its multiplayer servers offline without prior warning. While offline modes remain accessible for owners, the game's digital storefront presence has been removed. The PlayStation 5 exclusive, which struggled to find an audience after a delayed launch and significant price cut, joins other failed Sony live service ambitions.
MLB The Show Mobile Is Out Now So You Can Hit Dingers Anywhere
Sony has launched MLB The Show Mobile for iOS and Android devices, allowing players to enjoy baseball gameplay on the go. The mobile version features a card system, Momentum resource, and turn-based multiplayer minigames, differing from its console counterparts like MLB The Show 26 available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
PS5's Destruction AllStars Delisted, Servers Officially Disabled Without Notice
Sony has officially disabled the servers for Destruction AllStars on PlayStation 5 and delisted the game from the PlayStation Store without prior notice. While the game has been unplayable online since 2024, in-game currency remains redeemable until November 25th. The game, developed by Lucid, was an early live service attempt for the PS5 that failed to gain traction.
PS5's Destruction AllStars Delisted and Disabled Without Notice Due to 'Ongoing Technical Issues'
Sony has delisted and disabled Destruction AllStars on PlayStation 5 due to ongoing technical issues, with multiplayer services now offline. While single-player will remain playable for existing owners until November 25th, the game's servers have been unstable since 2024. Developed by Lucid, the title was an early live service attempt for the PS5 that struggled to gain traction.
Current PS Plus Subscribers Screwed Again by Days of Play Discounts
Sony's annual Days of Play promotion is once again excluding current PlayStation Plus subscribers from discounts on their existing membership tiers. The offer, valid from May 27th to June 10th, 2026, only applies to new subscribers or those upgrading to a higher tier, a policy that has drawn criticism in previous years. This follows recent price increases across all PlayStation Plus tiers.
Sony Days of Play 2026 Brings Discounts on PlayStation 5 Accessories, VR, and A Wake of Games
Sony's Days of Play 2026 event begins May 27, offering discounts on PlayStation 5 accessories, including PlayStation VR2 headsets, Pulse Explore earbuds, and Pulse Elite headsets. The celebration also features price reductions on controllers and select first-party games like Helldivers 2 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. Additionally, new titles like Grounded Fully Yoked Edition and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will be added to PlayStation Plus in June.
Sony’s Big PlayStation Sale Is Skipping PS5 Console Discounts This Year
Sony's annual PlayStation Days of Play sale, starting May 27, will feature discounts on games, accessories, and the PlayStation VR2 headset, but will not include any discounts on PlayStation 5 consoles. This marks a shift from previous years, with console prices remaining at their current elevated levels, including the PS5 Pro. The sale will run until June 10 and will offer deals on various games and PlayStation Plus subscriptions.
PS Plus Extra and Premium Get Destiny 2 on the Same Day Its Final Content Update Is Released
Sony announced that Destiny 2, including its final content update The Final Shape, will be added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers on the same day it is released. This move brings the popular looter shooter and its latest expansion to subscribers.
Cities Skylines may get the Lego treatment, as Korean ratings for new Paradox game, Persona 4 Revival, and more appear online
A Korean ratings board listing suggests a new Lego-themed city builder game, Lego Skylines, is in development. This news comes as the Cities Skylines series faces challenges, with developer Colossal Order parting ways with publisher Paradox Interactive. The ratings board also listed potential new titles for Gears of War, Ace Combat, and a Persona 4 remake.
Are Emulators Legal? Everything You Need to Know in 2026 | TAG
Emulators are legal in the US, a fact established by court cases like Sega v. Accolade and Sony Computer Entertainment v. Connectix. However, downloading ROMs of games you do not own is copyright infringement, and the legal landscape for current-generation consoles like the Nintendo Switch is complicated by DMCA Section 1201, which prohibits circumventing technological protection measures. Nintendo actively targets emulator developers and ROM distribution sites, not individual users of retro emulators.
Here are our PS Plus monthly games for June, with an Xbox title headlining
Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus monthly games for June, featuring Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. EA Sports FC 24 is also included until June 16th. Grounded, originally an Xbox and PC title, is highlighted as an Xbox-owned game headlining the lineup.
