A week ago, it was reported by The Gamer that more than the half of the different PlayStation Stores were going to shut down. Yesterday, we got the official confirmation from Sony.
The PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable stores will remain open until July 2, while the PlayStation Vita one will be retired on August 27. However, there's a list of actions that you will still be able to perform after every store is closed:
- Re-download and play previously purchased game titles.
- Access previously purchased video/media content.
- Redeem game and PlayStation®Plus vouchers.
- Re-download and play claimed game titles through PlayStation®Plus as long as you remain a member of the service.
And these are the features that will be lost:
- Purchasing PS3, PS Vita and PSP digital content, including games and video content.
- Making in-game purchases through games on PS3, PS Vita and PSP.
- Redeeming PSN wallet fund vouchers (e.g. gift cards) on PS3, PS Vita or PSP devices once PlayStation™Store and purchase functionality for these devices close. Your PSN wallet funds will remain in your PSN account, but you will only be able to use your wallet funds to purchase PS4 and PS5 products on PlayStation™Store on the web, PlayStation®App or on PS4 and PS5 consoles.
Also, check PlayStation's official statement for further details about other changes.
According to The Gamer, the stores will remain open until July and August.
You don't need PlayStation Plus, and you can keep them forever.
