Destruction AllStars’ multiplayer support is officially coming to an end, which quietly wraps up the vehicular combat title that Lucid Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment launched on February 2, 2021.
As a PlayStation 5 exclusive, the game debuted with high hopes. Unfortunately, it received a mixed reception, earning a Metacritic score of 65/100 at launch. Now, players are facing the reality of losing online functionality just about four years after its initial release.
So, what’s really happening? Sony has confirmed that they’re shutting down the online servers, which means the chaotic arena brawler experience that made the game unique will no longer be available.
Initially, the game aimed for a premium price tag of £69.99. However, Sony made a significant pivot, offering it as a free game through PlayStation Plus in February and March 2021. This move helped boost the initial player base but also highlighted the challenges of maintaining a live-service model in a competitive landscape, as noted by recent coverage from The Verge.
Not everyone sees it that way. Some fans believe the game’s unique character-based combat deserved a longer lifespan. However, the numbers suggest otherwise, with player engagement dropping significantly after the initial buzz. The game featured 16 playable characters, each with unique vehicles and hero abilities, but even these mechanics couldn’t stop the decline in concurrent users, as reported by TechCrunch.
The big question now is: what’s left for those who still have the game installed? Players can still access the single-player challenge series mode that was added after launch. While this offline content allows for some revisiting of the game, the loss of multiplayer means losing the main attraction that the arena brawler experience offered. We expect Sony will steer away from experimental live-service titles that struggle to maintain a consistent audience, focusing instead on internal projects that better align with the Indian Esports trends we track.
FAQs
What happens to my progress in Destruction AllStars?
You’ll likely still have access to the offline single-player challenge series, but any online-dependent progress and multiplayer modes will be permanently disabled once the servers go offline.
Destruction AllStars: Why did Sony shut down the servers?
While Sony hasn’t given a specific reason, shutting down servers is common for live-service games that can’t maintain a sustainable, active player base.
Can I still play the game offline?
Yes, you can still access the single-player challenge series modes, but the core multiplayer experience that defined the game will no longer be available. Destruction AllStars
