Sony has shut down the multiplayer servers for Destruction AllStars, a vehicular combat game that was part of the PlayStation 5's launch window lineup, without giving players advance public notice. The company sent an email alert to players confirming the change.
"Due to ongoing technical issues, multiplayer services for Destruction AllStars on PlayStation 5 consoles shall remain offline and are no longer available," the email reads.
According to a report by Engadget, news of the shutdown first spread through PlayStation notifications that players received, rather than through any formal announcement from Sony or developer Lucid Games. The absence of advance messaging is unusual for a live service game winding down its operations.
Players who already own the game can still access single-player content until November 25, 2026. After that date, the only remaining option will be solo arcade modes, which Sony notes might have limited functionality since all servers will be shut down.
Destruction AllStars launched in February 2021 as a free title for PlayStation Plus subscribers. The game featured Twisted Metal-style chaotic vehicular arena battles and was positioned as one of the early showcases for the PS5. However, the game went largely quiet within a year of release, with little new content or battle pass activity to keep players engaged. Most successful live service games depend on a steady stream of new content to retain their audiences.
Sony has not provided further detail beyond the technical issues cited in the player notification. The shutdown leaves Destruction AllStars as one of the shorter-lived entries in Sony's games-as-a-service efforts.
