Big PS5 games officially canceled

The PS5 launched in 2020, and unlike most PlayStation consoles, it didn't have many exclusives from its studio. Instead, this is the console generation that receives the most PC ports, giving it a wider reach than console exclusives. Just because Sony and its ideas for PS5 are futuristic, that doesn't mean they're fixing the industry.

Counting six years later in 2020, countless games have already been canceled from both first-party developers and third-party publishers. Some PS5 games were canceled after they were announced, while others only became known after their cancellation. It doesn't matter whether this was the right decision or not. Instead, for curiosity's sake, let's highlight the last person to die.

The Last of Us Online

From bonus mode to standalone project to canceled dream

• Project Announcement: 2022 (Standalone Game)

• Project cancellation: 2023

the last of us It consists of two games and two seasons of a TV show, which has been the standard since its initial release in 2013. It's not a good idea to keep fans fed with two games for over a decade, barring re-releases, but there were plans to make a third game.

What started as a multiplayer segment the last of us part 2 Simply put, it has been transformed into a standalone online multiplayer game. The Last of Us Online In development. Not much is known about the game, as only a few artwork and leaked lobby screenshots exist. However, the project was officially canceled in 2023, long before Naughty Dog could even properly present it.

Tom Clancy's The Division Heartland

2 to 1

• Project Announcement: 2021

• Project cancellation: 2024

there were two tom clancy Game closed within Ubisoft. first, Tom Clancy's The Division Heartland It was a looter shooting game similar to the other two sets of games. division universe. It also featured a massive PvP mode to set it apart from its predecessor, which was canceled in 2024.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Frontline is another canceled game in the series, canceled in 2022, and is more of a battle royale experience. Apparently Ubisoft has another one in the works. ghost recon Instead, we'll play the game, but who knows if that will come true.

God of War (Live-Service)

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• Project Announcement: N/A

• Project cancellation: 2025

god of war The series began with Kratos slaying the pantheon of Greek gods through three spin-offs and a complete trilogy. The series then moved to Norse mythology for two games, but still starred Kratos, concluding the story in just two games. One of the Greek spinoffs is: God of War: Ascensionwas a multiplayer game, so the idea of ​​multiplayer existed long before there were any plans to make the untitled game. god of war Game-like live service experience fate.

Not much is known about the project as it had some secrecy behind it and was canceled in 2025. There was creative room to follow another pantheon of gods, such as Egyptian or Shinto, but fans won't know for sure until footage or artwork from the project leaks. Presumably leaked screenshots show some similar architecture to Greece, so it's not yet safe to say what the game would have been like.

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• Project Announcement: N/A

• Project cancellation: 2024

It's been a long time since last time twisted metal The game was released on PS3 in 2012. Since then, Sony has helped develop two seasons of the TV show for Peacock, which is a surprisingly good adaptation of the property.

The fans' side of the game would have gotten a live service game if it hadn't been canceled. good night god of war As a live service game, not much is known about it other than the fact that it was effectively canceled in 2024. The screenshot shared is from 2012. twisted metal It appears that no assets exist for the canceled game.

wild

magical druid game

• Project announcement: 2014

• Project Cancellation: Around 2021

wild Here's an example of a game that was actually shown off in more detail before disappearing for decades. First announced in 2014, it featured a gameplay demo featuring an action-adventure world built on mysticism and mythology where players could play heroes such as druids.

After a few more showings, the game eventually disappeared without a trace, but it was never canceled outright, leaving many fans wondering if it would ever reappear. It was quietly shut down behind the scenes, but we don't know exactly when, it could have been as early as 2021.

wonder woman

The Lasso of Truth Hurts

• Project Announcement: 2021

• Project cancellation: 2025

wonder woman It is not an internally produced PS5 game and is instead developed by Monolith Productions. All that was shown about the game was a teaser trailer featuring the titular DC character before announcing that the project was in development. Considering Monolith Productions' track record, the game is said to have been an action-adventure title.

It would have used the Nemesis system. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Middle-earth: Shadow of WarEnemies were randomly generated and the player's attack patterns were learned. Warner Bros. owns the rights to the Nemesis System, which means they are shutting down Monolith Productions. wonder woman In 2025.

Spider-Man: The Great Web

Spider-Man for everyone

• Project Announcement: N/A

• Project cancellation: 2023

that spiderman The game created by Insomniac was a huge hit and is one of the best trilogies ever made. That's why it made sense for Sony to invest in something different. Spider-Man: The Great WebIt is a multiplayer focused game.

Additionally, the game, developed by Insomniac, included the ability for multiple players to take down various villains. spiderman Pantheon. Although it was never officially announced until its cancellation around 2023, a trailer was leaked showing the concept along with some concept art in 2024.

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Dark Frontier

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• Project Announcement: N/A

• Project cancellation: 2025

there is warhammer There's a game for seemingly every genre, from first-person shooters to: fate To perform the following side-scrolling operations: contra. So it made sense for the property to attempt a Soulslike action RPG experience. Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Dark Frontier.

It's another game that hasn't been announced yet, and we don't even know when it was canceled, but everyone found out when the artwork leaked online in 2025. There may also be gameplay leaks at some point, but for now. warhammer Fans will have to use their imagination. Also, if you're an RPG fan, check it out. Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – MartyrThis is diablo-Feels like an action RPG.