Japanese publisher Entergram has announced plans to remove more than 100 of its games from the Japanese PlayStation Store later this year, sparking renewed concerns over digital game preservation. The mass delisting, affecting titles for both the PS4 and PS Vita, will take effect on September 30, 2025.
Over 100 Titles Removed from Digital Sale
Entergram published an official list of 106 games scheduled to be delisted from the storefront, covering a mix of PS4 and PS Vita releases. The company’s statement simply noted that it was “ending sales” of these titles, without providing a detailed explanation. Notably, all the affected games are exclusive to the Japanese PlayStation Store, meaning none of these titles were previously available to purchase outside Japan.
While this move is unlikely to directly impact players outside of Japan, the removal represents a significant number of games disappearing from digital shelves. The PS Vita, in particular, has already seen its ecosystem shrink over the years as Sony gradually phased out support, and this delisting further diminishes its catalog.
Preservation Concerns Resurface
The decision comes amid a growing movement advocating for better preservation of video games, especially in the digital age where delistings can make some titles permanently inaccessible. Initiatives like the widely supported “Stop Killing Games” petition, which has already garnered over a million signatures, highlight players’ frustration with the industry’s lack of long-term preservation plans.
The Japanese PlayStation Store has long been a unique hub of region-exclusive games, offering a variety of niche and indie titles that never saw a global release. With these 106 Entergram games leaving the platform, many could effectively be lost to time for players who don’t already own them.
Context of a Changing Storefront
This news follows months of changes and discussions around the PlayStation Store worldwide. Earlier this year, players criticized Sony for raising digital game prices in certain regions, including Brazil and Turkey. Meanwhile, the storefront has also seen notable successes, such as the launch of Forza Horizon 5 — the first game in the series to appear on PlayStation consoles — and speculation about further former Xbox exclusives making the jump to PlayStation in the near future.
Though the Entergram delisting does not include any AAA or globally known titles, it underscores the ongoing tension between convenience in digital sales and the long-term risks of digital-only releases.
What’s Next for Players
Players in Japan who wish to own any of the affected Entergram games are advised to purchase them before September 30, 2025. After that date, they will no longer be available on the PlayStation Store, though previously purchased copies should remain downloadable.
The full list of delisted games is available through Entergram’s official announcement. As the debate over digital ownership and preservation continues, moves like this will likely keep the conversation alive about how best to protect gaming’s history in a digital future.
