For years now,PlayStationfans have been able to access My PlayStation features on the official website, tracking their console activity from the page. However, that will soon be changing, as Sony has confirmed that thePlayStationwebsite is going to be losing these features very soon.
Currently, My PlayStation offers gamers a look at several important pieces of information. This includes friends lists and parties, allowing PlayStation users to keep track of what their fellow gamers are up to. Players can also access their Game Library from the My PlayStation page, seeing the information on all the games that they havepurchased from the PlayStation Store. Trophy information is also stored on the website, with gamers able to view their account info as well.
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Come June 28, though, this page will go away forever, leavingthe PlayStation fan basewith one less place to check this information. When My PlayStation goes away, only the profile information and Game Library features will be kept. As soon as that date hits, they will both be moved to the website’s profile section, integrating seamlessly into the dropdown menu. However, the other features will be gone for good, with Sony letting gamers know where they can still go if they are trying to check on their friends list and view their trophy info.
Unsurprisingly, Sony clarifies that PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles are the best place to manage friends lists and look at trophy sets. It also mentions that the official PlayStation app holds all this information as well, with gamers able to track the same info easily on their phones. ForPlayStation trophy hunters, there are several unofficial websites dedicated to trophies, ranging from PSN Profiles to PSN TrophyLeaders. These sites offer more detailed information on trophy lists, with guides and leaderboards also included.
Still, for those that liked using the official website to manage their trophies and friends, this news will surely be a bit disappointing. No information is shared on why these features are being removed, though it could simply be to a lack of use. With most players likely using their consoles as opposed to My PlayStation, or other websites for trophy statistics, the page could be a waste of time for Sony. Likethe PlayStation 4’s Communities feature, limited interest could very well be the cause for removal. At the same time, this is purely speculation, as Sony has provided no clarification for this sudden decision.
Regardless, it will be interesting to see if these newPlayStationwebsite changes prove as controversial as some others. While many players were bothered by the removal ofthe old PlayStation Store, it is unclear how many will care about the My PlayStation page’s June 28 shutdown.
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