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Four games VANISHING from millions of PlayStation consoles in days – but six new freebies were just added
Four games VANISHING from millions of PlayStation consoles in days – but six new freebies were just added

The Irish Sun

time10 hours ago

  • Entertainment
  • The Irish Sun

Four games VANISHING from millions of PlayStation consoles in days – but six new freebies were just added

FOUR games will be axed from PlayStation Plus as part of a huge shake-up to the digital library. Sony warned gamers that the titles will be removed in days - leaving millions of subscribers with a fast-approaching deadline to download or lose out. 2 Four games will be removed from PlayStation consoles Credit: Getty But there's a silver lining – six surprise freebies have just landed for members, offering new adventures to dive into. Fans have until August 6 to claim this month's PS Plus Essential games before they're replaced. The titles getting the boot are: Boarderlands 3 NHL 24 Among Us Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (Next-Level Edition) READ MORE ON PLAYSTATION All four have been free for If you've already added them to your library, don't worry – they're yours to keep as long as your subscription stays active. But if you haven't hit download yet, now's the time to act. These titles won't be hanging around once August's line-up arrives. Most read in Tech In a move that's caught players pleasantly off-guard, Sony has also added six brand-new free games to its ever-growing catalogue – and you don't even need a PS Plus subscription to claim them. The new releases are part of the The freebies include: Doki Doki Literature Club Plus LISA: Definitive Edition ANIMAL WELL Neon White The Forgotten City A Space for the Unbound Each game is available for a limited time, with some offers set to expire by the end of July, while others will remain free into August. The full list and redemption deadlines can be found in the PlayStation Store's promotions tab. For some, the departure of big-name titles like Borderlands 3 and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands will sting. Both games remain hugely popular among co-op fans and looter-shooter lovers. That said, the newly added indies offer a fresh chance to try critically acclaimed titles that might have flown under the radar. From psychological horror in Doki Doki Literature Club to time-travelling mystery in The Forgotten City, there's something for every taste – and no excuse not to explore them while they're free. This comes after a PlayStation game mysteriously vanished from various global PS stores without warning. The PS4 exclusive game Entwined, which Sony published in 2014, has abruptly exited the UK PlayStation Store, the US PlayStation Store, and the European PlayStation Store. The game's profile still appears in the UK store, but with the tag: "Not available for purchase". Strangely, the title is still available on the Japanese PlayStation Store and PS Plus Extra. Concrete Genie, a 2019 release by the same Sony-owned studio Pixelopus and the only other published game from the studio, remains available on the PlayStation store. Pixelopus was shut down by Sony in 2023. Sony has made no comment on the removal of Entwined, first reported by The report pointed out that there is no overt licensing or multiplayer servers that would force Entwined out of PS Stores. It is unclear whether it is a rare error. 2 Each new game is available for a limited time Credit: Getty

PlayStation game mysteriously VANISHES from consoles without warning leaving millions of gamers locked out
PlayStation game mysteriously VANISHES from consoles without warning leaving millions of gamers locked out

Scottish Sun

time07-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Scottish Sun

PlayStation game mysteriously VANISHES from consoles without warning leaving millions of gamers locked out

Those who already own the game will still be able to play as usual GAME OVER PlayStation game mysteriously VANISHES from consoles without warning leaving millions of gamers locked out A PLAYSTATION game has mysteriously vanished from various global PlayStation Stores without warning. Gamers in the UK, US and Europe now have no option of buying the game. Advertisement 1 Entwined was initially a PS4 exclusive title, before Sony released it to PS3 and PS Vita as well Credit: Sony The PS4 exclusive game Entwined, which Sony published in 2014, has abruptly exited the UK PlayStation Store, the US PlayStation Store, and the European PlayStation Store. The game's profile still appears in the UK store, but with the tag: "Not available for purchase". Strangely, the title is still available on the Japanese PlayStation Store and PS Plus Extra. Concrete Genie, a 2019 release by the same Sony-owned studio Pixelopus and the only other published game from the studio, remains available on the PlayStation store. Advertisement Pixelopus was shut down by Sony in 2023. Sony has made no comment on the removal of Entwined, first reported by Comic Book. The report pointed out that there is no overt licensing or multiplayer servers that would force Entwined out of PS Stores. It is unclear whether it is a rare error. Advertisement If the delisting is not an error, then it is likely Entwined will soon vanish from the Japanese PlayStation Store and PS Plus Extra soon. Entwined was initially a PS4 exclusive title, before Sony released it to PS3 and PS Vita as well. The title was not hugely popular, but still garnered over 20,000 ratings in the PlayStation store and an average of 4 out of 5 stars. The Comic Book report noted that while the overwhelming majority of PlayStation fans may never notice that it is gone, it is not a good precedent to establish. Advertisement Those who already own the game will still be able to play as usual. But it looks as though the title is being phased out.

PlayStation game mysteriously VANISHES from consoles without warning leaving millions of gamers locked out
PlayStation game mysteriously VANISHES from consoles without warning leaving millions of gamers locked out

The Irish Sun

time07-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Irish Sun

PlayStation game mysteriously VANISHES from consoles without warning leaving millions of gamers locked out

A PLAYSTATION game has mysteriously vanished from various global PlayStation Stores without warning. Gamers in the UK, US and Europe now have no option of buying the game. 1 Entwined was initially a PS4 exclusive title, before Sony released it to PS3 and PS Vita as well Credit: Sony The PS4 exclusive game Entwined, which Sony published in 2014, has abruptly exited the UK PlayStation Store, the US PlayStation Store, and the European PlayStation Store. The game's profile still appears in the UK store, but with the tag: "Not available for purchase". Strangely, the title is still available on the Japanese PlayStation Store and PS Plus Extra. Concrete Genie, a 2019 release by the same Sony-owned studio Pixelopus and the only other published game from the studio, remains available on the PlayStation store. READ MORE ON PLAYSTATION Pixelopus was shut down by Sony in 2023. Sony has made no comment on the removal of Entwined, first reported by The report pointed out that there is no overt licensing or multiplayer servers that would force Entwined out of PS Stores. It is unclear whether it is a rare error. Most read in Gaming If the delisting is not an error, then it is likely Entwined will soon vanish from the Japanese PlayStation Store and PS Plus Extra soon. Entwined was initially a PS4 exclusive title, before Sony released it to PS3 and PS Vita as well. The title was not hugely popular, but still garnered over 20,000 ratings in the PlayStation store and an average of 4 out of 5 stars. The Comic Book report noted that while the overwhelming majority of PlayStation fans may never notice that it is gone, it is not a good precedent to establish. Those who already own the game will still be able to play as usual. But it looks as though the title is being phased out.

PlayStation game mysteriously VANISHES from consoles without warning leaving millions of gamers locked out
PlayStation game mysteriously VANISHES from consoles without warning leaving millions of gamers locked out

The Sun

time07-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Sun

PlayStation game mysteriously VANISHES from consoles without warning leaving millions of gamers locked out

A PLAYSTATION game has mysteriously vanished from various global PlayStation Stores without warning. Gamers in the UK, US and Europe now have no option of buying the game. 1 The PS4 exclusive game Entwined, which Sony published in 2014, has abruptly exited the UK PlayStation Store, the US PlayStation Store, and the European PlayStation Store. The game's profile still appears in the UK store, but with the tag: "Not available for purchase". Strangely, the title is still available on the Japanese PlayStation Store and PS Plus Extra. Concrete Genie, a 2019 release by the same Sony-owned studio Pixelopus and the only other published game from the studio, remains available on the PlayStation store. Pixelopus was shut down by Sony in 2023. Comic Book. The report pointed out that there is no overt licensing or multiplayer servers that would force Entwined out of PS Stores. It is unclear whether it is a rare error. If the delisting is not an error, then it is likely Entwined will soon vanish from the Japanese PlayStation Store and PS Plus Extra soon. Entwined was initially a PS4 exclusive title, before Sony released it to PS3 and PS Vita as well. The title was not hugely popular, but still garnered over 20,000 ratings in the PlayStation store and an average of 4 out of 5 stars. The Comic Book report noted that while the overwhelming majority of PlayStation fans may never notice that it is gone, it is not a good precedent to establish. Those who already own the game will still be able to play as usual. But it looks as though the title is being phased out.

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