Today is the End of an Era for PlayStation

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Today is the End of an Era for PlayStation

Key Takeaways

  • LittleBigPlanet 3 and its DLC are being delisted from the PlayStation Store, marking the end of an era for PlayStation.
  • Players will no longer be able to easily obtain LittleBigPlanet 3 for PS4 and PS5.
  • Media Molecule, the original developer, has not announced its next project.

As a long-time PlayStation gamer who fondly remembers the joy of creating and sharing levels in LittleBigPlanet 3, today feels like a melancholic farewell to an era that brought countless hours of fun and creativity. The delisting of LittleBigPlanet 3 from the PlayStation Store is a bitter pill to swallow, especially since it marks the end of an innovative platforming series that once thrived on the PS3.

Today marks the conclusion of an epoch for the gaming world, particularly for Sony’s PlayStation, as the popular game “LittleBigPlanet 3” and all its DLC are being removed from the PlayStation Store. In the past, “LittleBigPlanet” was a cornerstone franchise for PlayStation, with its platforming series garnering significant acclaim on the PlayStation 3 during its heyday.

The popular “LittleBigPlanet” series thrived on the PS3, as both the initial game and its sequel received exceptional feedback from critics and achieved substantial financial success. Sony expanded the “LittleBigPlanet” property by producing spin-offs, such as a PSP release, a title centered around PlayStation Move, a version for PS Vita, a kart racing game, and an endless runner. Every year from 2008 to 2012 saw something new related to the “LittleBigPlanet” series being released, with the exception of 2013. However, in 2014, two new installments – “Run Sackboy! Run!” and “LittleBigPlanet 3” – were introduced.

Regrettably, in 2021, the servers for the game “LittleBigPlanet” were hit by Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, causing their online services to cease operation. Sadly, Sony decided not to revive the PS3’s “LittleBigPlanet” servers, but they eventually reinstated “LittleBigPlanet 3”. However, in 2024, a separate technical glitch led Sony to permanently discontinue the online multiplayer functionality of “LittleBigPlanet 3”, causing all the levels created by fans across the three main series games to be lost forever. It’s no surprise that “LittleBigPlanet” enthusiasts were disappointed when “LBP3” servers shut down, and now the situation has worsened for the franchise. As of today, “LittleBigPlanet 3” is being removed from the PlayStation Store, signifying the end of an era for the PlayStation brand.

LittleBigPlanet 3 is Being Delisted

Leaving the PlayStation Store signifies that LittleBigPlanet 3 can no longer be purchased for PS4 and PS5 systems by new players. The only way to play it now is if they manage to find a physical copy. Sadly, all DLC (Downloadable Content) for LittleBigPlanet 3 is also being removed, which means that fans of platforming games on PlayStation are losing out on a significant amount of content. The unique user-generated content was always the essence of the LittleBigPlanet series, and since the servers were shut down, many might have already moved on. However, this delisting seems to be the definitive end for the series.

It appears that “LittleBigPlanet 3” is no longer readily available for purchase on PS4 and PS5, leading many to believe that Sony has abandoned the traditional “LBP” series. However, fans are still hoping for a resurgence of “LittleBigPlanet” in the future, although this is yet to be confirmed. The most recent console release was “Sackboy: A Big Adventure”, a cooperative platformer game that does not focus on user-generated content. In 2023, “Ultimate Sackboy” was launched as a mobile endless runner, but it received only moderate reviews.

Media Molecule, the creators of the beloved game LittleBigPlanet, haven’t unveiled their next venture yet. However, fans might want to prepare for something other than a return of LittleBigPlanet as Media Molecule is rumored to be working on a new game concept, which could mean that a reappearance of LittleBigPlanet may not be imminent.

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2024-10-31 18:14