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PS3, PS Vita Digital Stores to Close Starting Later This Year
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Key Points:
- Sony will permanently close the PS3 and PS Vita digital storefronts starting in 2026 for Mexico, Honduras, and Nicaragua, with Latin America and Middle Eastern countries following later that year, and all other major regions, including the USA and UK, by July 2027.
- After closure, players will still be able to download previously purchased content for the foreseeable future, ensuring continued access to owned games despite the stores going offline.
- Sony will cease manufacturing physical PlayStation games beyond January 2028, signaling a shift away from older platforms toward newer gaming devices.
- The company cited the need to focus resources on newer platforms and deliver improved gaming experiences as the reason for closing the stores, acknowledging the significance of PS3 and PS Vita in PlayStation's history.
- Sony previously attempted to close these storefronts in 2021 but extended support due to fan backlash; this time, the decision appears final.
