Sony's Purge on PS5 Shovelware May Now Have Hit a Legit Indie Dev
Sony has delisted the entire PlayStation 5 catalog of indie studio Ternox, sparking industry concerns over the platform's automated quality control.
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This action includes blocking the release of specific titles, such as Stonks-9800, which had previously been slated for the platform. Push Square and TheGamer note that the move coincides with an ongoing internal initiative to purge low-quality shovelware from the digital storefront, though the studio reports receiving no specific justification for the sudden contract termination.
While coverage across DualShockers and Shane the Gamer characterizes the studio as a legitimate developer, the precise criteria used by the platform to identify and delist software remain undisclosed. Because Sony has not publicly detailed the specific compliance issues or internal policy violations involved, it is unclear if the removal represents a broader shift in indie developer relations or an isolated enforcement action.
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Coverage (8)
- PlayStation 5 Version of Fun 2023 Game Blocked by Sony for Weird Reason Yahoo Tech · 8h ago
- 22 years later, Russian space action game "Zvyozdny Mech" released on Steam ixbt.games · 8h ago
- Indie developer of popular stock market game says Sony is blocking a PS5 release and delisting its previous games Video Games Chronicle · 8h ago
- Indie dev says Sony suddenly ended their publishing deal without "any reason," delisting their games and cancelling PS5 port of Steam game with 97% 'overwhelmingly positive' reviews, won't explain or respond "in any way" GamesRadar+ · 8h ago
- PlayStation Terminates Developer Agreement With Indie Dev "Without Giving Any Reason", Delists Their Entire Catalog TheGamer · 8h ago
- Sony Blocks Ternox’s Stonks-9800 From PS5, Axes Studio’s Full PS Catalogue Shane the Gamer · 8h ago
- Sony Unilaterally Blocks Release of Popular Indie Game DualShockers · 8h ago
- Sony's Purge on PS5 Shovelware May Now Have Hit a Legit Indie Dev Push Square · 8h ago
Questions people are asking
Which studio was affected by the delisting?
The developer Ternox had its entire PlayStation catalog removed.
Did Sony provide a reason for the termination?
According to the studio, the developer agreement was terminated without any provided reason.
Was Stonks-9800 affected?
Yes, Sony blocked the release of Stonks-9800 on the PlayStation 5.
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