The PS5 version of a popular 2023 game initially slated for release in 2027 has been blocked by Sony, according to the developer. Currently, Stonks-9800 is available on PC, where it has received an “overwhelmingly positive” rating. Meanwhile, the game’s ports for Xbox and Nintendo Switch are proceeding as planned.
Players might remember reports earlier this year about Sony’s purge of shovelware from the PlayStation Store, which involved removing thousands of low-quality, effort-deficient titles. The company also canceled contracts with known shovelware developers.
However, the issue here is that Ternox Games, the maker of Stonks-9800, is not a shovelware developer. Its titles are well-reviewed indie games, many of which are enjoyed by players. Unfortunately, it appears Sony used a shovelware filter that caught Ternox Games in its net, leading to the suspension of its PlayStation contract. As a result, all of Ternox’s games are being delisted from the PlayStation Store.
Ternox Games’s frustration is evident, with the developer stating, “PlayStation Support refuses to listen or even respond to my emails,” and mentioning that over the past five years, they’ve released ten games, with three more transferred from other publishers, totaling 13 titles since 2021.
The full message thread can be viewed below:
> “STONKS-9800 will not be coming to PS5. Sony unilaterally terminated my PlayStation developer and publisher agreement without explanation. My existing games are scheduled to be removed from the PlayStation Store after August 23.” — Ternox Games (@Taimumari), August 16, 2026