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Konami's Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls to be taken offline next month
Konami has announced that its Apple Arcade exclusive, Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls, will be delisted on August 20 and shut down entirely on September 3. The game, which originally launched in 2019 and later moved to Apple Arcade without microtransactions, will no longer be playable after September 3. This follows similar service terminations for other mobile titles like Mario Kart Tour.
PlayStation – and The Gaming Industry – Just Doesn’t Learn With Live-Service
Despite numerous high-profile failures and significant layoffs within studios like Bungie and Quantic Dream, Sony Interactive Entertainment, led by Hideaki Nishino, remains committed to pursuing live-service games. This strategy is questioned due to past setbacks and the company's historical strength in single-player titles, with concerns that chasing trends is leading to wasted investment and development resources.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Farm RPG, Heartwood Online, and Destruction AllStars
This article discusses lesser-known MMOs, including the newly released PC port Farm RPG, the free-to-play early access title Heartwood Online, and the soon-to-be-delisted Sony game Destruction AllStars. The author laments Sony's decision to shut down Destruction AllStars, highlighting concerns about game preservation.
Something for the Weekend – 30/05/26
Summer Games Fest is approaching with numerous game announcements, updates, and trailers expected. This week's news includes the announcement of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for Nintendo Switch, a reboot for Dragon Quest XII, and delays for Fable and Destruction AllStars. Several games received reviews, including a metatextual RPG and a spy action thriller, while previews covered F1 25: 2026 Season Pack and Foxy Dumplings.
Micro-grants for indies, another hardware price hike, and Valnet sinks to new lows - Patch Notes #54
This week's Patch Notes covers micro-grants for indie developers, a potential hardware price increase, and the shutdown of Destruction AllStars. Additionally, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is set to receive a new expansion.
Morning Consolidation
PlayStation has confirmed the shutdown of Destruction AllStars, an early exclusive title for the PlayStation 5. Additionally, a launch trailer was released for Escape Simulator, now available on Xbox Game Pass, and a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI S was announced.
Report: Payment for some TheGamer staff now tied to per-article sessions
Valnet, the parent company of TheGamer, has reportedly shifted its payment structure for some staff from flat rates to a per-article session model. This new system means writers may not be paid if their articles do not reach a minimum viewership threshold, leading to concerns of "soft layoffs" and drastic pay cuts.
Another live service game crashes as Sony switches off servers for PS5 exclusive Destruction AllStars
Sony has shut down multiplayer servers for the PlayStation 5 exclusive Destruction AllStars due to ongoing technical issues, effectively ending online support months ahead of the planned November 25th shutdown. The game has also been removed from the PlayStation Store, though single-player modes will remain accessible with potential impacts from the server closure.
Sony delists PS5 exclusive as another live service game bites the dust
Sony has shut down the multiplayer servers and delisted Destruction AllStars from the PlayStation Store due to ongoing technical issues and low player count. While single-player modes will remain accessible until November 25, the game's live service component is effectively over. Developer Lucid Games, now owned by Tencent subsidiary LightSpeed Studios, is reportedly working on a new cyberpunk game called Last Sentinel.
PS5 exclusive Destruction AllStars shut down after five years
Destruction AllStars, a PlayStation 5 exclusive vehicular brawler developed by Lucid Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, has been taken offline and removed from the PlayStation Store. Sony cited ongoing technical issues as the reason for shutting down the live service game. While single-player modes will remain accessible until November 25, 2026, all multiplayer services have ceased operation.
Sony is officially shutting down Destruction AllStars
Sony is shutting down servers for Destruction AllStars on November 25, 2026, and has removed the game and its microtransaction currency from the PlayStation Store. While single-player challenges will remain, multiplayer services have been offline since 2024 due to ongoing technical issues. The game, which was intended as a PlayStation Plus launch title, did not achieve significant success and its developer, Lucid Games, was later acquired by Tencent.
Destruction AllStars delisted, multiplayer servers shut down
Destruction AllStars has been delisted from the PlayStation Store and its multiplayer servers have been shut down, leaving only the offline Arcade mode playable. Sony has stated that single-player modes will remain accessible until November 25, 2026. The game, originally a PS+ title in 2021, struggled with player numbers, leading to developer Lucid Games introducing bots for matchmaking shortly after launch.
Destruction AllStars delisted from PS Store, servers to shutdown in November 2026
Destruction AllStars has been delisted from the PlayStation Store and its multiplayer servers were immediately taken offline due to ongoing technical issues. Server support will officially end on November 25, 2026, though single-player and Arcade Mode will remain accessible until then. The game's premium currency has also been removed.
Destruction AllStars gets sudden delisting and server shutdown on PS5
Destruction AllStars, a PlayStation 5 exclusive that launched in 2021, is being delisted and will have its servers shut down. The article notes the game's removal from the platform and the cessation of its online services.
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.
Sony abruptly shuts down online multiplayer game Destruction AllStars
Sony Interactive Entertainment has abruptly shut down the online multiplayer servers for Destruction AllStars, a title that launched during the PlayStation 5's initial window. The game was a PlayStation 5 exclusive.
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.
PlayStation Delists and Shuts Down Servers for Destruction AllStars
Sony Interactive Entertainment has shut down the servers for Destruction AllStars, a live-service game that launched during the PlayStation 5's initial release window. The game is no longer playable online.
First-Party PS5 Exclusive Shuts Down Servers, Delisted From PS Store
Destruction AllStars, a first-party PlayStation 5 exclusive developed by Lucid Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, has shut down its multiplayer servers and been delisted from the PlayStation Store. While the game's arcade mode remains playable for existing owners, new purchases are no longer possible. The delisting and server shutdown were effective immediately, with no official reason provided by the companies.
