A seemingly small detail is currently causing unrest among PlayStation Plus users - but if you look closely, you'll see that a central feature of the service has disappeared without a word: the "Last Chance to Play" section in the PlayStation Store, previously a reliable compass for anyone who wanted to make good use of their PS Plus library, has been missing from the face of the earth for over a week.
PlayStation Plus leavers without warning
What initially seemed like a simple delay is slowly turning into a real puzzle. Normally, Sony provides timely information in this area about which games are leaving the Extra or Premium catalog - a feature that helps many players to plan their time effectively. After all, who wants to be ripped out of a game in the middle of a campaign just because it disappears from the offer without a trace?
In April, however, there was radio silence. The new games arrived as usual, but the accompanying list of departures failed to materialize. Many thought: "It will come." But now, more than a week later, the section has completely disappeared - not only in Germany, but worldwide, as PSLS has noticed.
Communication gap at Sony is growing
The community reacted accordingly: concerned, irritated and sometimes angry. The voices of users who feel they are in the dark are piling up on social networks. Frequent gamers in particular, who rely on PlayStation Plus as their primary source of games, feel left in the lurch.
Of course, there are also optimistic voices: Perhaps, some hope, May will simply not see any departures. A nice thought - but unfortunately also a risky one. Because without official confirmation, this hope remains just that: wishful thinking.
It wouldn't be the first time that Sony has shown a lack of communication when it comes to the details of PlayStation Plus or other services. But especially with a user-centered feature like this, the silence seems almost negligent.
Our tip: Keep an eye on our monthly PlayStation Plus predictions - and make time for potential departures early on. Because one thing's for sure: better safe than sorry. Find out what's new on PlayStation Plus this April. read here.
[Update] After a significant delay, Sony has now made the feature available again. So everything remains as usual.
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