Reports from April 25 say some PlayStation digital games now need an online license refresh every 30 days on updated systems. Does It Play says an anonymous insider described the issue as an exploit fix gone wrong, but Sony has not issued a public explanation.
A new FairGames pre-alpha test ran last week under the codename "espresso," and Insider Gaming says players still criticized movement, NPCs, and the class system. The build reportedly centered on a four-team Cargo Heist mode, but Reddit reacted to the story as another warning sign for PlayStation live-service bets.
UnGeek reports that Resident Evil Requiem has reached a 70% completion rate on Steam and 66.9% on PS5 a little over a month after launch. Based on story-clear achievement and trophy data, the result stands out even among recent AAA horror releases.
Eurogamer reports that Sony has removed more PlayStation Store titles, including catalogs tied to publishers often accused of asset flips and AI slop. The latest sweep suggests Sony is still tightening storefront moderation after earlier mass delistings.
GameObserver reports that PlayStation Studios removed most PC mentions from its official site copy, adding to speculation about a narrower Sony PC port strategy.
A hot r/Games post is circulating Kotaku's interview with former project director Vinit Agarwal, who said Last of Us Online was around 80% complete before the project was canceled.
A r/gamernews thread is pointing to Sony Interactive Entertainment's March 27, 2026 announcement that PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player prices will rise on April 2 across the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Japan.
Supergiant Games says Hades II comes to Xbox Series X|S + Game Pass and PlayStation 5 on April 14, 2026, with 120 frames per second support on Xbox Series X and PS5 plus a same-day patch carrying bonus content and quality-of-life improvements.
Sony says PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal will get new recommended prices on 2026-04-02, citing continued pressure in the global economic landscape.
Asked by Game Informer whether Saros could follow Returnal to PC, director Gregory Louden said the studio is only talking about the PS5 launch, reinforcing reports that PlayStation is leaning back toward tighter console exclusivity.
A Jason Schreier report shared to r/Games says PlayStation has shut Dark Outlaw Games and is also making mobile-development cuts affecting around 50 staff.
PlayStation users are reportedly receiving automatic refunds for Highguard add-on purchases after the shooter shut down on March 12, deepening concerns that Wildlight is effectively gone only weeks after launch.