Sony completely shut down the PS3 trilogy of 'LittleBigPlanet' and the Vita version server that had been hacked, PS4 version continues service

by Community Mag

On September 13, 2021, Sony will end the online service of the PlayStation 3 version trilogy and PlayStation Vita version titles of the popular action game 'LittleBigPlanet ' series that was suspended after being attacked by hackers. Announced. It has been reported that the LittleBigPlanet fan community has criticized Sony's response for the lack of prior notice and sufficient explanation.

Sony shuts down online for older LittleBigPlanet games 'to protect the community' • Eurogamer.net
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-13-without-warning-sony-shuts-down-online-for-older-littlebigplanet-games-to-protect-the-littlebigplanet-community

Sony Takes PS3, Vita LittleBigPlanet Servers Offline Forever
https://kotaku.com/classic-littlebigplanet-servers-shut-down-permanently-f-1847666558

The LittleBigPlanet series is a Sony game series featuring the ability to create and share warm characters like clay animation and original stages for co-op play. Although the online service in Japan ended in 2016, the service continued with strong support overseas. However, the online function has been restricted due to the server being hacked and shut down in May 2021.

'LittleBigPlanet' server is temporarily shut down by hacker attack --GIGAZINE

'Hacking is considered by the fan community to be a DDoS attack by fans who are dissatisfied with the direction of the series,' said Eurogamer, a gaming news site, about the series of attacks. We also know that when the server was shut down in May, there were attacks such as discriminatory messages being displayed when using online functions.

Since then, user-generated content has remained unavailable in the LittleBigPlanet series. And on September 13th, the official Twitter of the LittleBigPlanet series will be online for 'LittleBigPlanet', 'LittleBigPlanet 2', 'LittleBigPlanet 3' for PlayStation 3 and 'LittleBigPlanet PlayStation Vita' for PlayStation Vita. Announced to stop service. 'I think this news will disappoint many of you, but it's the best way to protect the LittleBigPlanet community and keep your online environment safe,' he said.

An update on the LittleBigPlanet server and online services: pic.twitter.com/vUrvHcZvIs

— Sackboy: A Big Adventure | LittleBigPlanet (@LittleBigPlanet) September 13, 2021

As a result of this measure, the user-generated content released on the PlayStation 3 version of LittleBigPlanet has been taken over by the PlayStation 4 version of 'LittleBigPlanet 3' to which the update was distributed. You can also use story mode, DLC , local single-player and co-op even with older titles with closed servers.

According to Kotaku, a news blog that deals with game information, most of the community reactions are negative. In addition, some fans have criticized that it took a long time to respond after the server was temporarily closed, and that the server was suddenly announced to be completely closed and there was no prior notice. that's right.

Kotaku said, 'This isn't the best result, but the bright side is that at least all user content produced on PlayStation 3's LittleBigPlanet can be played on PlayStation 4. It would have been really disastrous without this. '