# Sony announces end to PS3 and Vita digital stores, with most closing in 2027 but some losing access this year

> Sony has announced that it's ending support for its PS3 and PlayStation Vita stores globally in 2027. In select markets, support will end later this year.

- **Source:** [Eurogamer](https://www.eurogamer.net/ps3-vita-stores-end-support-sony?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bc3b6254f0da55deb56a2)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #sony #playstation
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4bc3b6254f0da55deb56a2

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