Popular PS4, PS3 Shooter Not Shutting Down, Dev Denies Report

Fans have been fearing that one of the best PS4, PS3 shooters is in the process of shutting down, but those speculations have been put to rest. Players noticed that as of a month ago, Battlefield 4 turned off the option to rent servers on PS4, which means that players can’t create new servers or renew existing ones.

EA says it’s not shutting down beloved PS4, PS3 shooter Battlefield 4

Once the existing Battlefield 4 servers expire, they’ll be gone for good, and this will have major implications on the game’s multiplayer. It also means that you won’t be able to boost with friends. Additionally, some of Battlefield 4’s trophies might become harder to unlock.

The option to renew or create servers was already nuked on the PS3 sometime last year, and this latest development on the PS4 has players worried.

“I don’t know if this is EA trying to quietly shut down Battlefield 4 communities, push people to Battlefield 2042, or just force players into Quick Match using DICE-owned servers,” one player complained on Reddit. “Either way, it feels like we’ve been abandoned. To make it worse, there’s been no official announcement.”

Well, EA heard the noise and issued the following statement:

THANK YOU GUYS WE ARE GOOD
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All’s well that ends well. That said, Battlefield 4 will inevitably shut down one day, so if you’re trying to pop those trophies, now is a good time to get them out of the way.

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PS5 Pro Finally Gets Official Console Covers Alongside PS5 Slim

After an eight-month wait, players can finally get their hands on official PS5 Pro covers. At yesterday’s Ghost of Yotei State of Play, Sony announced that game themed-limited edition Gold face plates (pictured above) will be released for the PS5 Pro along with PS5 Slim.

PS5 Pro gets first themed console covers, but players need more choice

We’ve previously written at length about the strange lack of console covers for PS5 Pro, which Sony promised would be released in due course last November. While it’s nice to have Ghost of Yotei covers for both consoles, they’re limited edition, and we already know what that means for a large number of players.

That said, players have been switching things up by buying third-party covers from sites like AliExpress, so perhaps Sony doesn’t see much of a point in releasing the variety of covers that the PS5 Slim gets. Still, it would be nice to see more choice for PS5 Pro.

“Both [PS5 Slim and Pro] console covers feature the same kintsugi inspired designs and maker’s seal found on The PS5 Console – Ghost of Yōtei Gold Limited Edition Bundle,” Sony wrote on the PS Blog.

We’ll be publishing a guide on where and when to preorder the newly announced Ghost of Yotei consoles and accessories later today, so stay tuned.

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Ghost of Yōtei State Of Play Reveals A Stunning Open World Of Revenge

Sony’s just-broadcast Ghost of Yōtei State of Play has revealed a huge amount of the sumptuous open-world revenge-em-up. 19 minutes of new footage is accompanied by the most chilled NPR-like narration from Sucker Punch developers Jason Connell and Nate Fox.

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EA Shutting Down Beloved PS4, PS3 Game After 12 Years

Electronic Arts is finally shutting down online servers for an acclaimed 2013 PS3, PS4 game after 12 years. Frankly, we’re a bit surprised that Need for Speed: Rivals multiplayer was still alive, but it won’t be by the end of this year.

Online servers for PS3, PS4 game Need for Speed: Rivals shutting down in October 2025

According to a notice on both EA’s website and Need for Speed: Rivals official PS Store page, online servers will be sunset on October 7, 2025. Other affected platforms include Xbox, EA App, and Steam.

Since Need for Speed: Rivals can be played offline, we don’t think the game will eventually be delisted. But if you want to try it before it’s potentially pulled, it costs $19.99 on the PS Store and has one free DLC pack: Koenigsegg One:1 vehicle. There’s also a Complete Edition for $29.99, and while there’s no discount on any of the above at this time, EA Play members can play Need for Speed: Rivals as part of their subscription at no additional cost.

All that said, we do want to warn trophy hunters that the game comes with online trophies. If that bothers you, now is a good time to make some progress towards them.

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PSA: PS5 Getting Another Promising Timed Exclusive in 2025

PlayStation players have another intriguing PS5 exclusive to look forward to in 2025, and it can be wishlisted now on the PS Store. Last week’s confirmation of Where Winds Meet being a timed exclusive got buried beneath Xbox layoffs and more pressing industry news, so players would be forgiven for not noticing this one.

2025 open world RPG Where Winds Meet is a PS5 exclusive for 6 months

Where Winds Meet is an open world wuxia RPG. Originally announced at Gamescom 2022, the Chinese game will be published by NetEase. Players can go through the campaign solo or gather up to four friends to play. There is also a multiplayer mode, with developer Everstone Studios promising to add engaging content including PvP battles.

Where Winds Meet’s latest story trailer confirms that it’ll be available on PS5, PC, and mobile when it launches on 2025. It won’t be available on “other consoles” (read: Xbox Series X|S) for at least six months.

“Set during the turbulent era of tenth-century China, you take on the role of a young sword master, uncovering forgotten truths and the mysteries of your own identity,” an official overview reads. “As the wind stirs across mountains and rivers, so too will your legend rise.”

A release date and price for Where Winds Meet have yet to be announced.

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World Of Tanks Developer's Live-Service Shooter Shutting Down After Only Six Months

Live-service game development has become the ultimate gamble for any publisher. If you get a hit, you’re set—money will pour in for as long as you can surf the wave. If you miss, countless millions are lost forever. Most of them miss. The latest game to spectacularly fail to be a long-running cash cow is Steel Hunters,…

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PS4 Update 12.52 Out Now and It’s Not Good News for Some

Sony Interactive Entertainment has just rolled out PS4 system software update 12.52, and the modding/jailbreaking community isn’t going to be too happy about this one. Unlike the last firmware update that brought usability improvements, this one patches security exploits and vulnerabilities.

PS4 system update 12.52 patch notes (July 9, 2025)

On its official website, Sony only disclosed the following detail:

• We’ve made some security fixes to the system software.

In other words, this will set the modding community back a bit.

The PS4 has already been jailbroken to quite an extent and we’ve seen beloved delisted games like DriveClub brought back to life in 60 FPS glory. But Sony has been super quick in plugging vulnerabilities. After all, a sizeable chunk of the PlayStation community is still using the PS4.

Sony is also continuing to release security patches for the PS3. One such update was released in March, and required players to update their consoles to continue using its blu-ray drive.

As a reminder, modding and jailbreaking is against Sony’s terms of service irrespective of what your stance is. There is an argument to be made in favor of preserving games, but such activities can result in bricked consoles and PSN bans.

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Sony 65-inch 4K TV For PS5 Gamers Has Huge $2,000 Discount on Prime Day

A 65-inch 4K Sony BRAVIA TV with PS5-exclusive features has received a massive $2,000 discount for Amazon Prime Day.

The sale has reduced the A95K Series TV by a whopping 57%, with its price plummeting from $3,499.99 all the way down to $1,498.00.

The deal has been made exclusive for Prime members as part of Amazon’s annual Prime Day sales. This means that the huge discount will be made available for a limited time only.

How to get the Sony TV deal

The Sony TV deal can be purchased on Amazon via the following link:

Buy the Sony TV deal on Amazon

The deal is only available for a limited time, with it set to conclude on July 9 as the Prime Day sales continue.

About the Sony BRAVIA A95K series TV

The Smart TV boasts a QD-OLED display with Dolby Vision HDR to boost visual fidelity. It’s an ideal TV for PS5 owners, given its high 120Hz refresh rate, which rivals many high-speed PC monitors, and an exclusive game menu that consolidates all your game settings in one place.

The Sony TV also has several exclusive PS5 features, such as Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Switch, which recognizes the type of game players are enjoying and updates the picture settings accordingly.

The deal is available for a limited time only, so if you’re in the market for a TV to enhance your PS5 gaming experience at its lowest price, then get it before it’s gone.

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The Finest Cosplay Appearing At Dokomi 2025

Düsseldorf’s Dokomi is an annual anime and Japanese entertainment convention, with a special focus on cosplay. So of course that means Mineralblu were there, in order to capture the finest fits on the show floor, to share with you today.

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Final Fantasy 9 Remake Update Is Bad News for Fans

As players were hoping for Final Fantasy 9 remake news on the eve of the original’s 25th anniversary, a known insider dropped some really bad news. The game, which was all but confirmed to be in development, may have possibly been canceled.

Final Fantasy 9 remake cancellation report comes amid 25th anniversary celebrations

Final Fantasy 9 remake was originally named in the infamous Nvidia GeForce Now leak, which turned out to be completely accurate. Later, known insiders corroborated its existence, and in June last year, the game was once again leaked by the Epic Games Store database, EpicDB.

Fast forward to today, the 25th anniversary of the original release of Final Fantasy 9. Players got their hopes up for an announcement as back in March, Square Enix had launched a website in preparation for the celebrations. The following month, the company posted a crytpic tweet that many assumed was hinting at a reveal.

However, according to kown insider NateDrake, who has a pretty stellar track record, things aren’t exactly going great for the rumored remake.

“As of last check it remains in development, to my knowledge, but I need to a do a fresh check and see what a more current status is,” NateDrake wrote on ResetEra. “I did hear a month or so ago that it was in trouble and possibly canceled.”

NateDrake followed up by saying that they need to further verify their information regarding the potential cancellation, so do take this with a grain of salt. But fans are already upset over this report.

We’ll update our readers when we have more information.

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PS Plus Is a Better Model Than Game Pass, Devs Agree

An increasing amount of developers are echoing former PlayStation boss Jim Ryan’s views on PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass. Ryan was once criticized for suggesting that the Game Pass model was unsustainable, but following the recent Microsoft layoffs that severely gutted the Xbox division, veteran developers are speaking out against Game Pass.

Industry realizing Sony’s Jim Ryan was right about PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass

The conversation was kicked off by industry veteran and Arkane Studios founder Raphael Colantonio. In response to the Xbox layoffs, Colantonio asked why no one was talking about Game Pass, which he referred to as “the elephant in the room” over on X.

“I think Game Pass is an unsustainable model that has been increasingly damaging the industry for a decade, subsidized by Microsoft’s ‘infinite money’, but at some point reality has to hit,” Colantonio continued.

In response, Baldur’s Gate 3 studio Larian’s Michael Douse agreed, pointing out the obvious i.e. “the infinite money thing never made any sense.” Colantonio then replied by calling Microsoft’s messaging surrounding Game Pass “bull****,” stating what many have been saying: putting AAA games on Game Pass day-one does hurt sales.

“The economics never made sense, but at the same time I do recognize that for smaller teams with new or riskier IPs it helped de-risk,” Douse replied. “Much prefer Sony’s ‘lifecycle management’ strategy.”

The conversation carried on, but the takeaway is that “the only way Game Pass can co-exist without hurting everyone is for the back catalog,” in Colantonio’s words — precisely the PS Plus strategy.

The debate is still raging over on X and gaming forums like Reddit and ResetEra. Some have argued that there are certain games players wouldn’t play if they weren’t added to Game Pass. Others have countered that argument by pointing out that there’s very little evidence of subscription services increasing sales.

Someone even dared to bring up Concord, arguing that the game may have benefitted from launching on PS Plus. However, this too was countered by people pointing out that Concord’s beta was completely free. Yet, a negligible amount of players took part in it, suggesting that Firewalk’s doomed shooter was beyond saving.

What do our readers think?

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PS Store Removes Dev Months After Users Fell for Major Scam

Sony has finally cracked down on a developer that was involved in a major PS Store scam earlier this year. Back in April, we reported that thousands of players fell for a knock-off of popular PC game Schedule 1, only to end up being denied refunds. Now, the scammer and its games seem to have been removed from PS Store.

PS Store scam developer previously evaded Sony ban

When it came to light that “PublishMe Agency Ltd” had managed to successfully sell thousands of copies of their Schedule 1 clone on PS Store, the cunning developer immediately changed the game’s name to “Weed Drug Empire” and removed any references to the popular PC game.

Up until recently, this “trick” worked and we saw the $14.99 game consistently appear in the PS Store, though we’re not sure if PublishMe Agency managed to con more users out of their money or not since it did end up removing any mention of Schedule 1 from its PS Store listing.

Whatever the case, all of PublishMe Agency’s games — including the infamous Weed Drug Empire — are now gone from the PS Store. The developer also had another popular PC game clone listed on the PS Store, titled Report Extraction. The game was previously titled R.E.P.O. but understandably had no link to the real thing.

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Sony First-Party PS4 Exclusive Apparently Being Pulled From Sale

An underrated 2014 PlayStation exclusive game’s PS4 version has been pulled from sale on the PS Store in a large number of regions. Players noticed over the weekend that Entwined — which also released on PS3, PS Vita, and is playable on PS5 — can no longer be purchased.

PS4 version of PlayStation exclusive Entwined is part of PS Plus, but might not be for long

Developed by the now-defunct studio Pixelopus, Entwined was previously given away as a PS Plus monthly game and is currently part of PS Plus Extra.

However, we can confirm that it’s no longer available for purchase on the U.S., U.K., and European PS Stores, giving rise to fears that Sony plans to delist the game altogether.

Entwined is still available for purchase on the Japanese PS Store, but there are reports that it’s been pulled from the PS3 store as well. Since we don’t have access to a PS Vita, we can’t confirm if Entwined can be purchased via the handheld’s barely-functioning store.

As a reminder, only those who purchased Entwined or claimed it via the monthly collection can still access the game if it’s delisted. PS Plus Extra and Premium users will no longer be able to play it, should that happen, once it leaves the catalog.

We’re not sure why Sony would delist Entwined, though. At the time of this writing, Concrete Genie — Pixelopus’ second and final game — is still available for purchase (and it’s a great game). The studio was shut down in 2023.

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Kotaku’s Biggest Gaming Culture News For The Week July 05, 2025

From mergers to memes, the landscape of interactive entertainment is always in motion. Here’s your cheat sheet for the week’s most important stories in gaming.

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9 Signs That The MCU Has Lost Its Way

You could say the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t had the best last few years. Now, in 2025, we’ve had two new MCU films — Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts* — that were either critically panned and commercially disappointing, or critically loved yet struggling to make MCU-sized returns. Marvel is in…

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Acclaimed PS4 Action RPG Under $5 in Brand-New PS Store Sale

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A fantastic 2019 PS4 action role-playing game is just $4.39 in a new PS Store sale. Developed by Dead Mage and published by 11 Bit Studios, Children of Morta is discounted as part of the new ‘July Savings’ 2025 promotion. The game is playable on PS5 and packed with content.

Children of Morta price slashed by 80% in PS Store ‘July Savings’ sale

Children of Morta’s 80% off deal is accompanied by discounts on the game’s two add-ons, which are now dirt cheap. Ancient Spirits DLC is $1.74 for PS Plus members and $1.99 for everyone else. Meanwhile, Paws and Claws DLC is $0.69 for PS Plus members and $0.79 for non-subscribers.

Considering Children of Morta’s complete edition is $26.99, this is a pretty good deal. Players have until July 17 to avail the offer.

Children of Morta tells the story of the Bergson family with seven playable characters. “Embark on the adventure of an extraordinary family of heroes,” reads an official description. “With the Corruption spreading through the land, guardians of the Mountain Morta have to stand up against the ancient evil.”

Children of Morta supports local co-op and a Family Trials mode that’s separate from the main campaign. It features different gameplay systems, items, objectives, character builds, and more.

Suffice to say that Children of Morta is packed with hours of fun, and its sale price is a steal.

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PS5 Pro Support Confirmed for Intriguing Upcoming Action RPG

A promising upcoming soulslike action RPG will be PS5 Pro enhanced, according to the game’s PS Store listing. Chinese studio Leenzee’s Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, which is out next month, looks pretty stunning as it is. Looks like PS5 Pro players will be in for a bigger treat.

Action RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers PS5 Pro enhancements have yet to be detailed

Leenzee and publisher 505 Games haven’t talked about Wuchang: Fallen Feather’s PS5 Pro enhancements yet, so it remains to be seen what we’re getting other than prettier visuals. While the game’s PS Store page does carry the ‘PS5 Pro Enhanced’ tag, it’s worth noting that not all games tagged as such on Sony’s storefront receive enhancements right away.

At the time of this writing, we don’t know if Wuchang: Fallen Feathers will get PS5 Pro specific support at launch or post launch.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers was originally announced in 2021. 505 Games later signed a publishing agreement with Leenzee, and the game is set to release on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on July 24.

Pre-orders are live on the PS Store, with the standard edition costing $49.99. All preorders will come with the following:

• Night Spectre Enhanced Costume Set*
• White Spectre Enhanced Costume Set*
• Vermillion War Club (Axe)
• Glistening Red Mercury Skill Upgrade Item (Medium)

*Enhanced costume sets contain 5 costume pieces each

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PS3 Shooter Unexpectedly Returning After More Than a Decade – Report

A PS3 shooter series that hasn’t seen a new entry since 2013 might end up releasing on the PS5, if a new rumor is to be believed. Techland is making a new Call of Juarez game, according to a reliable insider, and it’s being built on Unreal Engine.

Will PS3 shooter Call of Juarez see the light of day on PS5?

This report comes from none other than known insider Tom Henderson, who has a pretty stellar track record. Writing on his website Insider Gaming, Henderson claims that a Call of Juarez “sequel has been in development for some time.”

This suggests that the next Call of Juarez will make its way to PS5, but given Techland’s troubles right now, that remains to be seen.

The troubles that we speak of are two canceled games, per Henderson, that cost the studio approximately $37 million in losses in 2024. A year prior, Techland incurred a loss to the tune of $25 million. One of the canceled games was reportedly a fantasy action RPG.

“Game development is never a straight line, and sometimes fresh approaches are necessary to make great games,” Techland said in a statement to Insider Gaming. “What’s important here is that none of the reported changes have resulted in staff reductions.”

Call of Juarez spanned two games, both of which were published by Ubisoft. The original game released in 2006 followed by Call of Juarez: Gunslinger in 2013. Publishing rights moved back to Techland in 2018.

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I Cannot Stop Playing This Extraordinary Puzzle Game

I have a long-term love of logic puzzle games. I consider Hexcells, Tametsi and the DS’s Slitherlink to be among the greatest video games of all time. Mario’s Picross is surely the all-time best Game Boy game? My phone is very rarely not running at least one of Conceptis Puzzles’ Android apps. So it is with enormous…

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Massive PS5 Hit Helldivers 2 Is Coming To Xbox This August As Console Exclusivity Wall Comes Down

Helldivers 2 is breaking its PlayStation 5 console exclusivity and coming to Xbox Series X/S in August. Fans have long called for the hit extraction shooter to be available on every platform, and in a shocking twist, the Sony-published blockbuster is obliging. It’s another major crack in the vestiges of console…

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2024’s Surprise Hit PS5 Shooter Getting Free DLC

Focus Entertainment has announced that its surprise hit 2024 PS5 shooter is getting another round of free DLC, much to players’ delight. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which earned accolades, is thanking players for their “unwavering support” with another year of post-launch support.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 getting second year of free and paid DLC on PS5

The announcement was made in a June 2025 community update following the release of patch 8.0: Siege Update. The update added the new Siege Mode and White Scars and Blood Angels cosmetics alongside general improvements.

“We’re happy to announce that a second year of both free and DLC content included in a new yearly season pass is on the way!” Focus Entertainment wrote. “This extended support to Space Marine 2 has been possible thanks to your unwavering support, so once again, thank you very much for being part of it!. Expect new PvE missions, enemies, weapons, and… more. It’s too early to provide more info, but stay tuned!”

For now, players will be delighted to note that a major update — patch 10.0 — is planned for September. However, it won’t bring new content just yet. “Unfortunately, that also means that the new PvP mode we were planning to release alongside the 9.0 update will be postponed to this big 10.0 update as well,” Focus Entertainment added.

We’ll update our readers when we have more information.

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PS Plus Removes 2021 PS5, PS4 Game Without a Warning

A 2021 PS5, PS4 game that was added to PS Plus last December seems to have been removed without a warning. Players noticed that one of the best metroidvania games on the service, FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch, quietly disappeared from the Extra catalog sometime recently.

PS Plus game FIST: Forged in Shadow Torch may disappeared temporarily

Games typically leave PS Plus at the one-year mark, with a few leaving after six months and some leaving after 24 months. Unless Sony’s agreement with publisher Bilibili was for six months, it’s possible that FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch’s disappearance is simply a PS Store glitch, in which case this is a temporary removal.

Sony never added the game to the ‘Last Chance to Play’ section, so we can confirm that there wasn’t any kind of announcement of its departure.

This isn’t the first time that a title was pulled from the PS Plus Extra catalog without a warning. Sometimes, the disappearances last several weeks before games reappear. Sony doesn’t comment on their removal, so we’re guessing that it’s likely an SKU issue on the PS Store.

That said, there have been a few odd occasions where games did leave PS Plus permanently without an announcement. But we don’t think that’s the case with FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch as players who previously downloaded the game from PS Plus are still able to access it. It’s just new players who can’t find it in the catalog.

We can confirm that at the time of this writing, FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch’s PS Store page doesn’t carry the PS Plus Extra tag.

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Microsoft Cutting 9,100 Jobs As Latest Mass Layoff Hits Xbox Beginning With Candy Crush Maker King

Reports and rumors of massive layoffs at Xbox have been building since late last month, and the first blood has now been spilled. Bloomberg reports that Candy Crush maker King is cutting 200 employees, or roughly 10 percent of its 2,000-person headcount, with layoffs also underway at other European offices including…

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Monster Hunter Wilds' Talismans Feel Convoluted To Upgrade, But We Can Make It Simple

Every piece of equipment you use in Monster Hunter Wilds is vital for the next hunt. That doesn’t just include your armor and mantles, but your choice in Talismans too. These function exactly like Charms from prior titles, with all of their names and descriptions even referring to them with that term. What’s more…

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PS5 Port of Switch Exclusive Action Adventure Game Leaked

A PS5 port of a 2021 Nintendo Switch console exclusive has been leaked by both a rating board and the PS Store. Danganronpa creator’s action adventure puzzle game World’s End Club, which originally launched in 2020 on the Apple Arcade, seems set to launch on the PS5 soon.

Nintendo Switch console exclusive game World’s End Club all but confirmed for PS5

A PS5 rating for World’s End Club was originally spotted by Gematsu back in early June. Now, a PS Store listing for the game has gone live without a formal announcement.

World’s End Club can be wishlisted now, but a release date or window has not been revealed. Its PS Store page doesn’t specify platforms, so there is a chance the game will land on the PS4 too.

Developed by Too Kyo Games with Kazutaka Kodaka serving as creative director, World’s End Club tells the story of a group of Tokyo school children, who are part of a club comprised of “oddball kids from all over Japan.”

“Reycho and the other members are somehow different than the other kids around them,” a synopsis states. “Then, one day, during the summer while on the bus for their class trip, they get into an accident. When they wake up, they’re in a theme park under the sea. Reycho and the others are trapped inside this strange, long-abandoned place.”

We’ll update our readers when a release date is announced.

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Can’t Claim Free Diablo 4 From PS Plus? Here’s a Fix

PS Plus Essential July 2025 monthly free games began rolling out in the early hours of Tuesday, and players began reporting right away that they were unable to claim their free copy of Diablo 4. The issue mostly affects those attempting to claim the game via PS App. Luckily, there’s a simple workaround but you’ll need to use your PS5 console for that.

Diablo 4 free PS Plus version not available via PS App due to PS Store SKU issues

On your PS5 console, simply head over to the PS Plus tile, from where you can claim your monthly games. When you select Diablo 4, open the drop down menu, and select the other ‘Game’ option than the one that’s already highlighted / checked off.

Once you select the other ‘Game,’ you’ll see a message saying that Diablo 4 is included in PS Plus. Simply follow the on-screen instructions and the game will appear in your library.

There’s currently no workaround for claiming the game via PS App, so you’ll need to use your console for this one.

I’ve never downloaded any version of Diablo 4 before nor have I taken part in any beta tests, but I was still hit with the glitch. PS Store is known for making a mess of SKUs, so that’s the likely culprit.

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