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Beloved PlayStation 3, PS4 RPG Quietly Delisted From PS Store
The PlayStation 3, PS4, and PS Vita RPG Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star has been permanently delisted from the PlayStation Store worldwide. Developed by Gust and published by Koei Tecmo, the game's digital sales and any associated DLC have ceased. While online cross-save features will be discontinued later this year, players who already own the game can continue to access its campaigns.
2024 PS5, PS4 RPG Already Delisted From PS Store, No Warning
The 2024 RPG Star Trek: Legends has been removed from the PlayStation Store without prior warning, adding to concerns about a digital-only future for games. Developed by Emerald City Games and published by QubicGames, the title was released just 1.5 years ago. This marks the fourth Star Trek game delisted in less than a year, leaving only Star Trek Online available on the platform.
PS5 Store's Shovelware Purge Is Getting More Interesting by the Week
Sony's PlayStation Store is undergoing a significant purge of low-quality games, often referred to as 'shovelware.' Publishers like Xeneder Team and Xitilon Games are proactively delisting their titles, likely to avoid being removed by Sony and potentially facing bans. This ongoing cleanup effort aims to improve the overall quality of games available on the platform.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As the Stop Killing Games initiative advances, blocky racing game Lego 2K Drive is being delisted tomorrow
Lego 2K Drive will be delisted from digital storefronts on May 19th, making it unavailable for purchase. While the game will remain playable offline after its servers shut down on May 31st, 2027, this move highlights the ongoing "Stop Killing Games" initiative advocating for game preservation.
No, Mixtape will not be delisted "due to music licenses expiring"
Annapurna Interactive has clarified that the game Mixtape will not be delisted due to expiring music licenses. Creative director Johnny Galvatron confirmed that the licenses were secured in perpetuity. The publisher explicitly stated that rumors of delisting were false.
Claims that Mixtape will be delisted over music licenses are 'a lie,' says publisher
Claims that the narrative adventure game Mixtape will be delisted due to music licenses are false, according to publisher Annapurna Interactive and creative director Johnny Galvatron. Developer Beethoven and Dinosaur paid extra to secure perpetual licenses for the game's soundtrack, which features over two dozen licensed songs. This addresses concerns that the game might be removed from digital storefronts, a fate that has befallen other titles with licensed content.
All Delisted Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games Missing From The eShop
Numerous games have been delisted from the Nintendo Switch eShop since 2017, making them unavailable for digital purchase. Reasons for delisting include expired licenses, publisher financial troubles, and the closure of services like Amazon's GameSparks. While physical copies may still be available, digital versions are often lost permanently unless previously purchased.
Three years after its release, Star Trek: Resurgence is about to be delisted for good
Star Trek: Resurgence, a narrative-driven adventure game released in May 2023, is set to be delisted permanently from digital storefronts. Developer Dramatic Labs announced the upcoming removal with little fanfare, and an exact date has not yet been specified. The game was noted for its blend of Star Trek storytelling and Telltale-style decision-making.
Disney yank a bunch of games from Steam, including bonafide classics Star Wars: Dark Forces, Outlaws and High School Musical 3: Senior Year Dance
Disney has removed 15 games from Steam, including classic titles like Star Wars: Dark Forces and Outlaws, along with other Disney-branded and 20th Century Games titles. This marks the second wave of delistings this year, with licensing issues being the likely cause. Some of these games, like Dark Forces, have received remasters.
Acclaimed arcade racers Horizon Chase and Horizon Chase Turbo to be delisted in June
AQUIRIS announced that Horizon Chase and Horizon Chase Turbo will be delisted from digital storefronts in June, after seven years since the original release. The studio also released a new 'Adventures' game mode for PC and consoles to celebrate the anniversary.
