All articles tagged with #game removal
Sony reportedly removed more than 1,000 games from the PlayStation Store, all from a single developer, ThiGames, effectively erasing the catalog while leaving unlocked trophies intact; no official comment has been issued. The move follows a previous crackdown on a similar shovelware publisher and underscores ongoing store-curation efforts on the PS5 storefront.
A Sega game, Endless Dungeon: Definitive Edition, was unexpectedly removed from the PS Plus Extra and Premium catalog without notice, likely due to a temporary PS Store glitch, similar to previous incidents, and may be restored soon.
Microsoft announced that five games, including Stalker 2 and Frostpunk, will leave Xbox Game Pass on November 15th, offering players a last chance to play these titles via the subscription service.
PlayStation Plus Extra will remove seven games, including Battlefield 5 and Digimon Survive, on November 18, 2025, so subscribers should play them before they are rotated out, as they will no longer be accessible afterward.
Sony will remove seven games from its PS Plus Extra service in November 2025, including titles like Battlefield 5 and Digimon Survive, with the last playable day expected to be November 18. This rotation is part of the service's periodic game updates, and while games can be kept in the library on PS Plus Essential, they are removed from PS Plus Extra once they exit the catalog. New titles like Silent Hill 2 and Until Dawn will be added in October.
Atlas Fallen is set to leave Xbox Game Pass in August 2025, with a specific departure date around August 15, although it is not yet listed in the 'Leaving Soon' section of the app. The game has been available on the service since August 2024, and its removal is confirmed via a pop-up message when loading the game. The exact reason for the omission from the app's list remains unclear, but the departure aligns with typical game rotation schedules.
An Xbox exclusive rhythm game, Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master, will be permanently removed from sale on September 30, 2023, due to the costs associated with maintaining its online servers, despite its moderate sales and positive reviews. The game will still be downloadable and playable offline, with DLC remaining available for purchase.
John Wick Hex, the only official John Wick game developed by Bithell Games, is being removed from all digital platforms starting July 17, 2025, likely due to licensing issues, though existing owners can still access it. The game is a tactical strategy title with a unique time-based combat system.
John Wick Hex, a tactical role-playing game based on the John Wick movies, is being removed from all digital platforms on July 17, 2025, with only a 72-hour window for new purchases, leaving no available digital copies and only physical copies potentially remaining.
Xbox Game Pass will be removing five games, including the popular "High on Life," on June 15, 2024. Other notable departures include "Rune Factory 4 Special" and "Bramble: The Mountain King." Players can purchase these games at a 20% discount before they leave the service.
Five games, including High On Life and Bramble: The Mountain King, will leave Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on June 15, 2024.
Sony has confirmed that 12 games, including Grand Theft Auto 5, will be removed from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue in June. Subscribers have until June 18 to play these titles. This follows the removal of over 25 games in May, including Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition.
Grand Theft Auto 5 and several other titles will be removed from the PlayStation Plus Games Catalog for Extra Tier members on June 18, 2024. The list includes Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Indivisible, and more. This comes shortly after Red Dead Redemption 2 was added to the service in May 2024.
In June 2024, PS Plus Extra and Premium will lose 12 games, including the popular Grand Theft Auto V. Other notable games leaving the service include Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons and The Talos Principle. The estimated removal date is June 18, 2024.
PlayStation Plus' Extra and Premium tiers are removing over two dozen titles in May, including eight Final Fantasy games, prompting gamers to hurry if they want to complete them before they leave. The total playtime for all the Final Fantasy games leaving PS Plus is estimated to be around 430 hours, requiring dedicated effort to finish them all before the May 21 removal date.