Video Game News: Destruction AllStars Shutdown, GTA 6 Release Date, Luna Abyss Launch - May 26, 2026

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•Sony has officially shut down Destruction AllStars, their PS5 first-party live service game, five years after its launch, delisting it from the PlayStation Store and ending all multiplayer services due to ongoing technical issues and part of a wider live service purge. The shutdown was only recently acknowledged despite the game being disabled since 2024, highlighting challenges with maintaining live service titles over the long term.[Push Square][Kotaku][Polygon][GameSpot]
•Grand Theft Auto VI is confirmed for release on May 26, 2026, pushing back from an initially planned fall 2025 launch. Rockstar Games' announcement has triggered considerable excitement among fans awaiting the next installment in the blockbuster open-world series.[IGN][GameSpot]
•Destiny 2's final major update and The Final Shape expansion will launch alongside inclusion of the Legacy Collection in PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, marking the end of active development by Bungie. Meanwhile, a Destiny 3 petition has garnered 220,000 signatures in just four days with actor support, signaling strong community demand for a sequel.[IGN][Polygon][GamesRadar+]
•Luna Abyss, developed over seven years and drawing inspiration from titles such as Nier Automata, Metroid Prime, Destiny, and Halo, has released on Steam and consoles in 2026. It has been critically recognized as one of the best shooters of the year due to its gameplay and design innovation.[GamesRadar+][Polygon]
•Star Citizen has surpassed a monumental $1 billion in crowdfunding since 2012, underlining its ongoing scope and ambition as a space simulation. Recently, developers introduced a $5,000 in-game ship currently unusable by players, exemplifying complex ongoing development and monetization efforts.[GameSpot]
•The Metal Gear Solid 4 remaster will release this August on current-gen consoles as part of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2. Maintaining the original’s real-world brand integrations and meta humor, the remaster aims to preserve the nostalgic elements beloved by fans while updating visuals.[IGN]
•Paralives, an emergent colorful life simulation alternative to The Sims 4, has reached 250,000 sales and received very positive player reviews. Fans frequently cite Paralives' fresh aesthetic and gameplay as reasons they prefer it over EA's established franchise.[GamesRadar+]
•Dead by Daylight has added the iconic Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th to its beta playable roster, overcoming previous barriers caused by licensing complications. This addition is significant for fans and marks a key new chapter for the popular asymmetric horror multiplayer game.[Rock Paper Shotgun]

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PS5's Destruction AllStars Delisted and Disabled Without Notice Due to 'Ongoing Technical Issues'

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Destruction AllStars, a PS5 first-party multiplayer game, has been delisted from the PlayStation Store and its multiplayer servers disabled since 2024 due to ongoing technical issues. Sony officially acknowledged the shutdown five years after the game's launch.

Push Square · 5/26/2026, 10:30:00 PM

Sony’s Live-Service Purge Comes Full Circle As It Announces Destruction AllStars Shutdown Five Years Later

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Sony announced the official shutdown of Destruction AllStars, their first-party live-service PS5 game, five years after launch as part of a broader purge of live-service titles. This marks an end to Sony's efforts in maintaining the game's online components.

Kotaku · 5/26/2026, 9:58:46 PM

PS Plus Extra and Premium Get Destiny 2 on the Same Day Its Final Content Update Is Released

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Sony revealed that Destiny 2's Legacy Collection, including its final expansion The Final Shape, will be added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium game libraries on launch day. This coincides with Bungie's announcement that Destiny 2 development is concluding.

IGN · 5/26/2026, 1:36:25 PM

GTA 6 Was Supposed to Come Out Today, May 26 — and According to Rockstar's Official Twitter Account, It Still Does

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Rockstar Games confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on May 26, 2026, a delay from an originally planned fall 2025 window. This confirmation sparked fan excitement and online celebrations ahead of the much-anticipated open-world title.

IGN · 5/26/2026, 11:57:22 AM

After 7 years in development, an amazing single-player FPS just hit Steam and consoles: "We were heavily inspired by titles such as Nier Automata, Metroid Prime, Destiny, Halo"

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Luna Abyss, a single-player first-person shooter influenced by titles like Nier Automata, Metroid Prime, Destiny, and Halo, has been released on Steam and consoles after seven years in development. The game has been praised for its engaging gameplay and design.

GamesRadar+ · 5/26/2026, 8:40:23 PM

Star Citizen Passes $1 Billion In Funding, As Dev Launches $5,000 Ship That You Can’t Use

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Crowdfunded space simulation Star Citizen surpassed $1 billion in total funding since 2012. The developers recently released a $5,000 in-game ship that players currently cannot use, reflecting ongoing development and monetization strategies.

GameSpot · 5/26/2026, 7:50:59 PM

Official Metal Gear Solid 4 Remaster Retains Classic Real-World Brands and Meta Jokes

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The Metal Gear Solid 4 remaster is set for release this August on current-generation consoles as part of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2. The remaster retains original real-world brand placements and in-jokes from the 2008 original.

IGN · 5/26/2026, 7:35:15 PM

The Sims 4's colorful new competitor Paralives celebrates 250,000 sales and "Very Positive" reviews, with fans saying they'll "probably never go back" to EA's own life sim

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Paralives, a colorful life simulation game competing with The Sims 4, has sold 250,000 copies amid highly positive reviews. Players have expressed strong preference for Paralives over EA's The Sims 4 due to its unique style.

GamesRadar+ · 5/26/2026, 3:59:33 PM

At long last, Dead by Daylight welcomes Friday the 13th's Jason Voorhees, and he's now available for some beta slashing

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Dead by Daylight has finally introduced Friday the 13th’s Jason Voorhees as a playable character in the game's beta, resolving previous licensing issues that delayed his inclusion.

Rock Paper Shotgun · 5/26/2026, 4:09:18 PM

"We want Destiny 3": Fans respond to Sony sunsetting Destiny 2 with a sequel petition that quickly gets 220k signatures in 4 days, and the MMO's actors are on board

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A fan petition for Destiny 3 has rapidly amassed 220,000 signatures within four days, supported by Destiny 2 actors, following Sony's announcement to sunset Destiny 2. This demonstrates strong community demand for a sequel to the popular MMO shooter.

GamesRadar+ · 5/26/2026, 11:03:19 AM