Why Was Sayonara Wild Hearts Removed From PS Plus Extra Catalog?

By Nathalie Duke Gaming News
26 February 2025 no comments

Sayonara Wild Hearts was just added last month but it seems like no one can find it in the PS Plus Extra Game Catalog now.

Sayonara Wild Hearts has been making headlines lately. First, the game rejoined the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog in January, then it surprised players again with a free PlayStation 5 upgrade, offering enhanced visuals and a brand-new Remix Arcade mode. And now, something strange has happened as the game has seemingly vanished from the PS Plus Extra catalog.

How does a game that was just added suddenly go missing?

Sayonara Wild Hearts Missing From PS Plus Game Catalog

Recently, Sayonara Wild Hearts received a free PlayStation 5 upgrade for those who own the PS4 version. This was actually rumored before the official announcement, thanks to early trophy leaks that hinted at a next-gen version. While this was great news, not everyone is happy.

It turns out that the free PS5 upgrade has caused the game to be unlisted from the PS Plus Extra Game Catalog. At the moment, there’s no official statement from Sony or the developers about why this happened but it’s clear that something went wrong behind the scenes. Interestingly, the official PlayStation press release still states that the game is part of the PS Plus Extra subscription, yet new subscribers can’t access it anymore.

For those who had already added the PS4 version to their library, the PS5 version is still available and can be installed with no issues. But for others who missed the chance to claim it earlier, the game seems to be stuck in limbo, most likely needing to be re-cataloged on Sony’s system. The frustrating part? It’s taking longer than expected, and there’s no word on when it might return.

This situation highlights how subscription services and digital libraries can get messy when free upgrades are involved. While PlayStation’s approach to upgrading older titles is appreciated, it’s clear that unexpected issues can arise.

For now, fans are hoping that Sony resolves this issue soon, so Sayonara Wild Hearts can return to the PS Plus Extra lineup as promised. If you already have it in your library, you’re in luck. But if not, you might have to wait for an official fix.

Nathalie Duke

Sending some gaming news your way from a surfing paradise island. Loves creating content, and researching informative facts and useless trivia. A novice in the gaming industry but a veteran in communications and publication.

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