Sony has shut down the multiplayer servers for Destruction AllStars, a PS5 launch exclusive title, and delisted the game from the PlayStation Store as of May 26, 2026 at 14:00 UTC[c4,s2,s4,s5]. The shutdown came ahead of the originally planned full service end date set for November 25, 2026, due to ongoing technical problems that forced the servers offline early [1, 2, 3].
Players who already own the game can still access the offline single-player Arcade Mode challenges until November 25, but functionality may decline after the complete server shutdown[c1,c2,c3,c4,c5]. Sony stated there will be no refunds for the removal of virtual currency called "Destruction Points," which were pulled from sale on May 26 and can be redeemed until the November cut-off[c1,c2,c4,c5].
Destruction AllStars launched in February 2021 after a delay from its original planned release at PS5 launch. It was initially slated as a $69.99 premium title but was repriced to $19.99 and briefly offered free via PlayStation Plus[c1,c4,c5]. The game combined vehicular combat and third-person on-foot arena fighting across multiplayer matches[c1,c2,c3,c4,c5].
The title received mixed reviews, garnering a Metacritic critic score of 62 and a low user score of 4.9 out of 10. Critics and players frequently criticized it for limited content and an emphasis on microtransactions[c1,c3]. IGN noted it offers "short bursts of action-packed chaos" that are entertaining when focused on driving and car combat but becomes less engaging with the forced on-foot gameplay[c3].
Destruction AllStars was developed by Lucid Games, founded by former members of Bizarre Creations, and has since become part of Tencent subsidiary Lightspeed Studios[c1,c3,c4]. Sony's closure of Destruction AllStars joins several other live-service game shutdowns recently, including Concord, The Last of Us multiplayer spinoff, and Anthem[c1,c2].
The full end of all Destruction AllStars services, including offline modes, will occur on November 25, 2026 at 15:00 UTC when the servers will be fully turned off[c1,c2,c4,c5]. Until then, owners can continue to play single-player content offline with possible limitations after server loss.
