Los Angeles, California – Sony has announced that the servers for LittleBigPlanet 3 on PlayStation 4 will remain offline indefinitely due to ongoing technical issues. This decision comes after a temporary shutdown earlier this year, leaving millions of user-generated levels inaccessible to new players. Despite this setback, players can still access locally stored creation content on their devices and continue to create and play offline.
The closure of servers for LittleBigPlanet games is a significant loss for players who enjoyed the vast array of user-generated content available in these titles. LittleBigPlanet 3, released in 2014 for both PS3 and PS4, allowed players to enjoy content from its predecessors as well. This follows a similar shutdown of servers for LittleBigPlanet 1, 2, and 3 on PS3 in 2021, marking the end of an era for the beloved series.
While the exact amount of user-generated content lost due to the server shutdown remains unknown, it is clear that a considerable number of levels and creations have disappeared. In February 2017, Sony reported that more than 10 million levels had been created in the game, highlighting the vibrant community behind LittleBigPlanet.
Despite the loss of online features, players can still enjoy the story mode of LittleBigPlanet 3, offering hours of entertainment even without access to the vast library of user-generated content. Sumo Digital’s installment received mixed reviews upon its release, praised for its creation toolkit but criticized for issues with co-op gameplay and bugs.
The impact of the server shutdown extends beyond gameplay, as it signifies the end of an era for the LittleBigPlanet community. As players adapt to this new reality, the legacy of the series and the creativity it inspired will live on in the memories of those who enjoyed its unique blend of platforming and player-driven content. The future of the franchise remains uncertain, but the spirit of creativity and community that defined LittleBigPlanet will continue to resonate with fans around the world.