106 Games Suddenly Removed from PlayStation Store
A surprising development is unfolding on the PlayStation Store for gamers. Japan-based publisher Entergram has announced that 106 PS4 and PS Vita games will be removed from the store as of September 30, 2025. The games to be removed do not include any PS5 or PS5 Pro exclusives; however, the fact that these games can be played on next-generation consoles thanks to backward compatibility suggests that the decision will affect a wider user base. It was stated that the games will only be removed from the Japanese store, but many players who access these games by creating Japanese PSN accounts from other regions will also be directly affected by this change.
Countdown Begins for Games to Be Removed from the PlayStation Store
Entergram announced in a statement that, in addition to digital sales, physical boxed versions will also be removed from the store. However, this only applies to the company’s own games and only affects the digital store in Japan. Physical copies will continue to be sold, albeit limited, but the deadline for those wishing to purchase digital copies is September 30, 2025. The company has advised players to purchase the games before this date. You can access the list of games to be removed via this link.
Because the games are offline and lack online features, user support will not be interrupted. Entergram also plans to run a special campaign offering the games at a discount before they are removed. This campaign could be a last-ditch opportunity for players looking to collect them. However, no technical or legal justification has been provided for the mass deletion of the games.
While the majority of the removed games will not be re-released, 34 are expected to return to the PlayStation Store through different publishers. There is no clear information regarding when or under what conditions these games will be available again. However, the fact that the returning games will be available only on the Japanese store is an important detail for international players.
No official statement has been released from Sony on the matter. This has caused confusion among some users. This development, which has reignited debates about digital game archiving, particularly, brings with it new concerns about the permanence of digital content. Players’ efforts to secure their digital collections have become even more pressing with recent news like this.
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