The rumors surrounding the shutdown of PlayStation 4 (PS4) servers have gained significant attention recently. However, these claims are not accurate. Sony has no plans to deactivate PS4 servers at this time.
Understanding the Claims
The misinformation about the PS4 servers emerged following a report from Insider Gaming. This report indicated that Sony would retire certain outdated features related to PS4 game submission starting in Spring 2026. The viral claims have caused concern among PS4 users, who feared their consoles would soon be rendered obsolete.
What Changes Are Coming?
According to the Insider Gaming report, the retirement of “legacy services” will impact only new games submitted after Spring 2026. Users will still have access to the PS4 servers for most existing games.
Features Being Retired in 2026
As part of the changes, several PS4 features will be phased out:
- Activity Feed Web API
- Title Small Storage (TSS)
- Title User Storage (TUS)
- Users and Profiles
- Word Filters
- Shared Media Web API
PlayStation 4 Overview
Launched in 2013, the PS4 has been a prominent console for nearly 12 years. Despite the release of the PlayStation 5 (PS5) on November 12, 2020, many users continue to enjoy their PS4 systems.
Conclusion
In summary, the panic over a PS4 server shutdown is unfounded. While Sony is indeed retiring some legacy features for new games by Spring 2026, the console remains fully functional for current titles. Players can continue to enjoy their PS4 experience without concern for server deactivation.
