In a decision that has left gamers reeling, Sackboy, the popular mascot of the LittleBigPlanet series, has been cut from the PlayStation Productions title card. This development, which was brought to light by the release of Until Dawn, has left fans speculating on the future of the character in the PlayStation universe.
Sackboy’s adventure started in 2008 when LittleBigPlanet hit the shelves of the PS3 store, a game created by Media Molecule. The cutting-edge physics-based 2D platforming and user-created content quickly established Sackboy as a household name for the PlayStation brand. The character appeared in promotional content and crossover titles, establishing him as a PlayStation mascot.
But recent developments indicate a change in PlayStation’s approach with the character. The recent removal of LittleBigPlanet 3 from the PlayStation Store in October 2024 was the first shock for gamers. As noted by PlayStation Lifestyle, the recent omission of Sackboy from the PlayStation Productions title card, where he once was included among other legendary PlayStation characters, has fueled rumors about his declining prominence.
All this progress notwithstanding, Sackboy’s legend remains as a PlayStation icon. The fans have thanked the character for his cameo appearances in other forms of media, including Amazon Prime’s Secret Level series. Though the 2020 spin-off Sackboy: A Big Adventure marked the last time the character was featured in a game of his own, his legacy lives on among the PlayStation community.
The purposes behind PlayStation having apparently made this transition in focus are not yet understood. Only time will tell whether Sackboy will return to the forefront or if his position will drop lower. Players can only wait and see for the day when and if this now-legendary PlayStation character might return to former glory. Whether this marks the end of an era for Sackboy remains to be seen, but his legacy as a PlayStation icon will undoubtedly endure.
