7 Days to Die PS5 Japan Version Temporarily Removed

The Popular Survival Game Faces Unexpected Delisting in Japan

The Japanese PlayStation 5 version of 7 Days to Die has been temporarily removed from the PlayStation Store. According to an official announcement from the game’s X (formerly Twitter) account, the removal is due to a rating validation issue that must be reviewed by the PlayStation support team.

The developers have confirmed that they have appealed the decision and are working towards restoring the game to the PlayStation Store as soon as possible.

Official Statement:
"Hey Survivors, If you are seeing this ... PS5 version has been temporarily taken down from the PlayStation Store until the rating has been validated by the PlayStation support team."

Possible Reasons for the Removal

The official reason given is the need for rating validation, but there could be several factors behind this unexpected removal:

1. Rating Validation Issues – Japanese games undergo strict content evaluations to determine their official age rating. If there are any discrepancies or concerns, the game may be temporarily delisted until the issue is resolved.

2. Content Compliance – Japan enforces strict regulations regarding depictions of violence, gore, and other mature content. If 7 Days to Die contains content that conflicts with CERO (Japan’s rating board) standards, it may require adjustments before being re-listed.

3. Administrative or Technical Issues – Occasionally, store removals occur due to miscommunication between publishers and platform holders, or errors during platform updates. It’s possible that an issue during the game's PlayStation Store listing process triggered the delisting.

Did the Developers Have Notice of This Issue?

The fact that the developers have already submitted an appeal suggests they were aware of the potential issue before the removal occurred. However, there is no official confirmation on whether PlayStation directly notified them before taking action.

Historically, similar situations have occurred when games failed to meet region-specific content guidelines or had discrepancies in their rating approvals. Previous PlayStation Store removals of games in Japan, such as Dying Light and Cyberpunk 2077, were due to rating concerns and content restrictions.

What Should Players Do?

If you previously purchased 7 Days to Die on PS5 in Japan, you may experience difficulties re-downloading it. Here’s what you can do:

• Stay Updated – Follow the official 7 Days to Die X account and PlayStation Store updates for news on when the game will return.
• Contact PlayStation Support – If you cannot access the game despite owning it, reaching out to PlayStation Support may help.
• Check Community Discussions – Players often share workarounds on platforms like Reddit and the official 7 Days to Die forums.

When Will 7 Days to Die Return to the PS5 PlayStation Store in Japan?

At this time, there is no confirmed timeline for when 7 Days to Die will return to the PlayStation Store in Japan. However, since the issue is related to rating validation rather than a full ban, it’s likely that once the appeal is processed and PlayStation verifies the game’s rating, it will be re-listed.

Players looking for updates should keep an eye on the official 7 Days to Die and PlayStation Store channels to know when the game is available for purchase again.

For now, 7 Days to Die fans in Japan will have to wait for further updates regarding its PlayStation Store availability. Stay tuned for the latest information on this developing situation.