The PlayStation 4 had a good run. It's been around for 13 years and has hosted a ton of exclusives, bringing Sony back into the limelight after some PS3 hurdles.
But Sony is now gearing up to go full-speed ahead, and reportedly (via CBR), they're leaving some features behind on PS4.
According to reports, Sony is winding down several features for the PS4:
All of this is expected to happen in the spring of 2026, when these features will be wound down, and newer games will be submitted to Sony under these new regulations. Typically, publishers give a wide berth to these sorts of changes so everyone (including developers) can adjust. But this isn't the only thing that's being taken away from PS4 owners.
This is in addition to Sony's 2026 kickoff, when they announced they would no longer focus on PS4 games in PlayStation Plus rewards. Here's Sony's statement on the matter: "As we shift to PS5, PS4 games will no longer be a key benefit and will only be occasionally offered for PlayStation Plus Monthly Games and Game Catalog starting January 2026. We may still provide titles that can be playable on both...
