Another live service game crashes as Sony switches off servers for PS5 exclusive Destruction AllStars
Sony has shut down the multiplayer services for the PS5 exclusive game Destruction AllStars, with no plans to restore them. The game, which combined driving and brawling elements, will remain available for single-player modes, though these may be affected by the server shutdown. This closure is part of a broader trend of live service games being taken offline, raising concerns about consumer rights and the longevity of digital games.
- ▪Sony announced the closure of multiplayer services for Destruction AllStars, effective immediately due to technical issues.
- ▪The game has been removed from sale on the PlayStation Store, although single-player modes will remain accessible.
- ▪Consumer rights advocates are pushing for clearer end-of-life procedures for multiplayer games to prevent abrupt service shutdowns.
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Home News Destruction AllStars Another live service game crashes as Sony switches off servers for PS5 exclusive Destruction AllStars How many of you played it? Image credit: Sony <img alt="Robert Purchese avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/user-9946-originalxoriginal-14-03-23.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="1024" height="1017" > News by Robert Purchese Associate Editor Published on May 27, 2026 Follow Destruction AllStars Sony has abruptly shut down multiplayer services for PlayStation 5 launch exclusive Destruction AllStars, and it doesn't sound like they're ever coming back.
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