Here’s the thing: Entwined, a little-known 2014 PS4 exclusive developed by now shuttered PixelOpus, has vanished from digital shelves in many regions. Sony hasn’t said a word about it.
What’s Going On?
Sometime in early July 2025, players noticed that Entwined is no longer available for purchase in the U.S., U.K., or most of Europe. It’s also gone from the PS3 store. Oddly, the game still appears on the Japanese PlayStation Store. Sony has not provided any explanation.
A Game You’ve Probably Forgotten
Entwined launched on June 9, 2014, as a PS4 exclusive and later came to PS3 and Vita as a cross-buy title. It’s a minimalist rhythm game where you control a bird and a fish with each analog stick, guiding them through lifetimes until they merge into a dragon. The visuals and soundtrack drew praise, though not universally. Its Metacritic score hovers around 59, reflecting a mixed reception.
Current Availability and PS Plus Status
Right now, PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can still access Entwined through the catalog. That might change if Sony delists it entirely. People who already bought the game or claimed it through PS Plus can still download and play it, but there’s currently no way for new users to get it. PixelOpus’ other title, Concrete Genie from 2019, remains available.
Why Might This Be Happening?
There are no obvious licensing issues, no online servers, and no external publishers involved. So it likely isn’t a legal or contractual issue. This points to a quiet internal decision or possibly a technical oversight. The fact that it remains in the Japanese store suggests this could be a region-specific removal rather than a complete takedown.
How Big of a Deal Is This?
Truth is, Entwined never made a huge impact. It wasn’t a breakout hit and didn’t get much critical love. Many PS fans may not even notice it’s missing. But here’s the bigger concern: a Sony-published first-party title disappeared without a single word. That opens the door to worry—what other games might vanish next?
Looking Ahead
There’s no sign Sony plans to bring the game back. If the removal spreads to Japan or PS Plus eventually drops it, Entwined could be lost forever to anyone who didn’t already own it. The silence from Sony is telling—no statement, no update, no explanation.
TL;DR
- Entwined is no longer purchasable in the U.S., U.K., and most of Europe
- Still available on the Japanese PlayStation Store
- PS Plus Extra and Premium include it—for now
- Owners retain access
- No official word from Sony
Bottom Line
If you were planning to try Entwined, now might be your last chance. And if you weren’t, this is still a quiet reminder that even first-party digital titles can disappear without warning.
