Sony Interactive Entertainment requested that modder Speclizer cancel a fan-made PvP multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 PC that was scheduled for release this month. The cancellation follows Naughty Dog's own decision to scrap its official The Last of Us multiplayer project in 2023, disappointing fans of the franchise's online experiences.
Sony cancelled Hideo Kojima's Physint, a Metal Gear Solid spiritual successor that was PlayStation-exclusive, just as PlayStation Studios faces creative stagnation with formulaic single-player games. The project is now being funded by Xbox, depriving PlayStation of a distinctive creative direction when it needs innovation most.
LEGO will release a 276-piece Astro Bot set (40899) as a Gift With Purchase promotion when buying the LEGO PlayStation set directly from LEGO stores or website while stocks last. The set, standing 20cm tall, won't be available for standalone purchase but is expected to appear on resale markets at higher prices.
Sony announced the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September 2026, featuring RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, and Ball x Pit as headliners, alongside indie titles like Dungeons of Hinterberg and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. Game availability varies by region, with most titles releasing September 15 globally, while US, UK, and Japan see staggered releases throughout the month.