Sony has not officially “killed” the PS4, but everything indicates that the console is at the end of its life. With development plans already underway for the PlayStation 6, it is becoming clear that the PS4 is no longer part of the brand’s future strategy.
Several social and connected features were disabled without major warning. And above all, the activity of PS4 players no longer increases on new devices, nor even in certain official apps like PlayStation App. This progressive decoupling isolates the PS4 from the rest of the ecosystem.
Here are the PS4 features that are disappearing right now
Since January 2026, several internal and connected functions are no longer operational on PS4. They mainly concern interconnection with Sony’s online platforms:
- Activity Feed Web : your gaming activities are no longer visible on recent PlayStation apps
- Title Small Storage And Title User Storage : storage management for certain games no longer available
- Users and Profiles : some social or avatar-related features are disabled
- Word Filters : removal of certain language filters in settings
- Shared Media Web API : online sharing of captures disabled for certain apps
These functions may seem technical or anecdotal, but they show that Sony is starting to disconnect the PS4 from its most recent infrastructure.
Will my PS4 become unusable?
No, your PS4 continues to work. You can still turn on the console, play your installed games, access your local saves, and even purchase some content through the PlayStation Store (until further notice).
The console will not stop working overnight. On the other hand, it is gradually losing its social capabilities, online, or connected to recent Sony services. It is therefore a slow and silent death, like what the PlayStation 3 had already suffered in its last years.
PS5 and PS6: should you change console now?
With the upcoming arrival of the PlayStation 6, some gamers are hesitant to buy a PS5 now. Especially since the PS6 could be launched at a high price, according to rumors, and the SSD shortage could delay its release.
In the meantime, the PS5 becomes the oldest console still actively supported by Sony. It offers compatibility with many PS4 games and benefits from the latest updates. For those who want to keep their libraries and stay in the PlayStation ecosystem, the transition to PS5 remains the most stable path to date.