An acclaimed Konami PS2 sport has been delisted from the PS Retailer, and the writer has advised that its elimination is everlasting. Developed by Treasure, Gradius V initially launched on the PS2 in 2004, adopted by a digital launch for the PS3 in 2015. The latter has now been pulled from PSN.
Konami points assertion on PS2 sport Gradius V’s delisting from PS Retailer
Gradius V’s delisting was first reported by GameSpark (by way of Delisted Video games), who seen that the sport was now not accessible to buy by way of PS3’s storefront. The web site determined to achieve out to Konami, and surprisingly, acquired a response.
A machine translation of Konami’s assertion reveals that the writer blamed software program license expiry for Gradius V’s elimination. It’s unclear what software program license Konami is referring to because the firm owns the Gradius IP.
As Delisted Video games factors out, the PS3 model was launched in 2015, so it seems like Konami had a 10-year settlement of kinds. No matter that settlement was, it’s unlikely to be renewed because the writer has informed GameSpark that “there are numerous points that can’t be resolved instantly and there are presently no plans” to revive Gradius V or port it over to trendy consoles.
Those that already personal the sport will proceed to have entry to it, however Gradius V can now not be bought on the PS3 because it didn’t launch on disc.