Rumors about this have been circulating online for the last couple of weeks, but now everything is official - Sony has “turned off” the online store
This was reported by representatives of the company,specifying that this decision was made against the backdrop of the current geopolitical situation. When trying to access the PlayStation Store page from Russia, users see the following message:
The owners of the PlayStation 5 also began to complain about problems with access to the store. Trying to enter the service, they see only a gray screen with inactive interface elements.
Recall that earlier Microsoft, Ubisoft, Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts also left Russia. How soon they will return is unknown.
Source: Reuters