Game preservation is one of the most pressing issues in the gaming industry, especially when a high-profile game is about to disappear from digital stores, making it harder to access. Such is the case for one of PlayStations most popular exclusives.
There are many reasons why a game stops being sold, from license expiration to server closures. In any case, it’s always disappointing when a game is removed from availability, pushing players to seek out physical copies to keep the experience alive. Purely digital titles risk being lost forever.
Now, PlayStation gamers have just a few hours to buy and preserve one of the best games of the PS4 generation.
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LittleBigPlanet 3 Will Be Removed from the PS Store in Mere Minutes
Of course, we’re talking about LittleBigPlanet 3, the acclaimed platformer and creative playground that first launched for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 back in 2014. Now, 10 years later, it will enter a digital limbo.
Sony shut down the game’s servers in April 2024 due to technical and security issues. Shortly after, it was announced that it would also be removed from the PS Store on PlayStation 4 along with all its DLC, and would no longer be part of PlayStation Plus.
As they say, every deadline eventually arrives. LittleBigPlanet 3 will disappear from the PS Store on October 31, 2024. Fortunately, those reading this article may still have time to secure a copy. Remember that anyone who buys it before the cutoff can keep it in their accounts and download it whenever they want.
Currently, this platformer starring Sackboy and friends is available on PS4 for $19.99 USD. Its downloadable content is still on sale, with some items offered for free. It’s expected to go away at any moment, so players interested in adding it to their collection should act quickly.
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