Update: The original Until Dawn was only temporarily removed from the PSN store so the title could be updated to “Until Dawn 2015” to separate it from the remake
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The original Until Dawn PS4 version appears to be getting removed from the PlayStation Store following the release of the Until Dawn PS5 remake. The game is currently displaying as “not available for purchase” in several regions.
While the game is still available in some areas, including the US, players in other countries have noticed its disappearance from the PlayStation Store on certain platforms. Reports have surfaced that the original game is not available on the web browser version of the store or the PlayStation mobile app. However, the game remains purchasable directly on PS5 and PS4 consoles.
It appears that the issue may be related to a bug in the PlayStation Store. The PS4 version has been renamed to Until Dawn 2015, which could be causing problems with its listing. However, it is expected that this issue will be resolved soon, though the uncertainty has raised concerns among players.
The timing of these issues couldn’t be worse. The PS5 remake of Until Dawn has been criticized by players for its poor performance, with glitches and graphic changes that many feel don’t live up to the original. There is also concern that Sony might remove the older version entirely, similar to what happened with Horizon Zero Dawn, leaving only the remake for purchase.
For now, players who already own the original game can still download it from their libraries, but the possibility of its delisting highlights concerns about the future of physical versus digital gaming.
