The rebellion is brewing among PS5 users. For several months, a trend deemed “disgusting” has been gaining momentum on the PlayStation Store, to the point that some are calling for a total overhaul of the platform. The cause: an avalanche of poor quality games, often generated by artificial intelligence, which pollutes the new releases in the catalog.
On Reddit, the tone is clear. “The amount of mediocre games cluttering the PSN new games list is disgusting,” wrote one exasperated user. He describes an experience that has become frustrating, where it becomes almost impossible to identify the real novelties among the mass-generated clones.
“Mud games” permanently sold at -85%
The situation seems to get worse during sales periods, where major productions rub shoulders with obscure titles, often sold at knockdown prices. “I know this isn’t a new topic, but every time I want to look through the list of new games (to see if a game I missed is out or if a game I was interested in finally made it to stores), 89% of the games listed are spin-off, AI-driven, dull copies that most gamers don’t want/buy.”
The criticism isn’t just aimed at small developers. It is also commercial practices that are being singled out: “Is anyone really buying these $20 games (which are miraculously still on sale at -85%)?” One user summed up the situation in one word: “Pretty embarrassing.”
Sony faced with a clear demand: regain control
This collective frustration is growing, and some are demanding stricter sorting tools, or even an anti-unwanted content filter. “I wish there was a button that did the opposite of the wish list. A ‘Not interested’ button, so I don’t have to see this nonsense anymore.” Another wonders about Sony’s inaction: “I don’t understand why nothing has been done about them, it gives a deplorable image of the store”
For many, this drift is symptomatic of a lack of curation. Especially since the AI-generated thumbnails often don’t correspond at all to the actual in-game images.
AI indicted, but not solely responsible
Behind this trend, we find the rise of tools like ChatGPT or automated asset editors, which make it possible to publish a game in record time. The problem is quality: lack of real gameplay, copy-pasted titles, misleading visuals… The phenomenon is reminiscent of Steam’s worst days, as one player points out: “If you think it’s bad, take a look at Steam”
AAA games like Battlefield or Call of Duty have also recently been singled out for having integrated elements designed by AI, but the scandal is especially visible on stores accessible to small publishers. Without an official reaction from Sony to date, players remain hanging on a possible update to the PS Store. In the meantime, they navigate between frustration… and irony.