Summary
- Entwined, a 2014 PS4 exclusive from developer Pixelopus, has been removed from the US, UK, and European PlayStation Stores without any official explanation.
- The game remains available in the Japanese PlayStation Store and is still accessible to those who already own it or have it on PS Plus Extra.
- Sony has not commented on the removal, and there is no clear reason such as licensing or multiplayer servers behind this delisting.
What Happened to Entwined on PlayStation Stores?
Entwined, a PlayStation 4 exclusive game released in 2014, has suddenly disappeared from multiple regional PlayStation Stores, including those in the US, UK, and Europe.
The title, developed by the now-defunct Pixelopus studio, was quietly removed without any announcement or explanation from Sony. Interestingly, it remains available on the Japanese PlayStation Store, adding to the mystery surrounding its delisting in Western markets.
Users who have previously purchased the game or accessed it through PlayStation Plus Extra can still play Entwined, but new players no longer have the option to buy it digitally on most major platforms. Reports also suggest that the PS3 version might have been removed, though confirmation for the PS Vita store remains unclear due to its limited functionality.
Entwined and Pixelopus
For those who don’t know, Entwined was developed by Pixelopus, a Sony-owned California studio known for creating niche and artistic titles. The studio also developed Concrete Genie, which remains available on the PlayStation Store and received positive attention. Pixelopus was shuttered in 2023, ending its run of unique PlayStation exclusives.
Entwined itself had a modest reception, reflected by its 59 Metacritic score and relatively low profile among PS4 games. It never became a major commercial success, which could partly explain Sony’s quiet removal, though no official reason has been provided.
Why Has Sony Removed Entwined?
At the time of writing, Sony has not released any statement regarding the delisting of Entwined. There is no evidence suggesting licensing issues or multiplayer server shutdowns that typically cause such removals. Some speculate it might be an error, but given the rarity of such removals without notice, this seems unlikely.
The removal raises concerns about the digital availability of smaller or older PS4 exclusive games on the PlayStation Store, with fans worried that titles like Entwined may become inaccessible to new players in the future.
