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Sony Delists PSVR2’s Firewall Ultra, Sets Sept. 17, 2026 Shutdown Rendering It Unplayable

The move renews concerns about preserving digital-only games on PlayStation’s VR platform.

Overview

  • Sony confirmed via an update to a 2023 PlayStation Blog post that Firewall Ultra’s online features will end on September 17, 2026, after which the game cannot be played.
  • Firewall Ultra has been removed from the PlayStation Store, cutting off new purchases ahead of the shutdown.
  • Owners have roughly six months from the announcement to play and to complete trophies before service termination.
  • The 2023 PSVR2-exclusive sequel launched to a lukewarm reception, landing well below its predecessor on Metacritic.
  • Developer First Contact Entertainment had already closed following the game’s launch, while the original Firewall: Zero Hour remains available.