PS4 and PS5 Games Delisted From PlayStation Store

Sony has conducted a series of removals from the PlayStation Store, delisting hundreds of titles across both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 platforms. These actions include the removal of high-volume shovelware—low-quality titles often produced quickly and in large quantities—as well as specific licensed titles from established publishers.

The most recent wave of removals targeted a significant number of titles from Nostra Games, with approximately 90 shovelware games being purged from the digital storefront. This follows a larger trend of store maintenance, as Sony previously removed nearly 1,200 targets in January 2026.

Some of these delisted titles reportedly utilized generative AI in their development, contributing to the categorization of these games as shovelware by industry observers.

Sega and Licensed Title Removals

Beyond the removal of low-budget titles, several more prominent games were quietly removed from the PlayStation Store in all regions on April 2, 2026. Among these was Sega’s Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game, which was released in 2021 for both PS4 and PS5.

The delisting of the Olympic title occurred without prior warning. This removal is particularly impactful for trophy hunters, as unlocking the Platinum trophy for this game requires online play. While there have been no confirmed server shutdowns as of April 2, 2026, the lack of new digital buyers makes finding online opponents more difficult.

Reports also indicate that Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 on Nintendo platforms has been delisted, suggesting a broader strategy by Sega to end support for this specific series.

Another title removed on April 2, 2026, was Richman 10, a 2022 entry in a long-running board game series. Unlike the Olympic title, the most recent entry in that series, Richman 11, remains available on the PlayStation Store as a cross-buy title released in 2024.

Impact on Consumers and Availability

The removal of these titles from the digital store limits the ability of new users to purchase them, though existing owners who have already bought the games typically retain access to their libraries.

For users seeking the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 title, physical copies remain an alternative, as the game was released in a physical format and is available via third-party retailers like Amazon.

The ongoing purge of the PlayStation Store highlights Sony’s effort to manage the quality of its digital ecosystem. By removing hundreds of titles—including those from publishers like Nostra Games and specific licensed titles from Sega—Sony is streamlining the available content on the PS4 and PS5 stores.

Additional delistings are expected to continue through April 2026, with more than 11 additional PS4 and PS5 games slated for removal during the month.