Capcom Delists Street Fighter 5 and Shuts Servers Over PHP Security Issue
Street Fighter 5 is off sale on PlayStation Store and Steam and its online features are down while Capcom carries out emergency maintenance for a PHP security issue.
Capcom has temporarily delisted Street Fighter 5 and turned off its servers while it deals with a security problem linked to PHP, according to Video Games Chronicle (VGC). Players searching for the news want to know whether the game still works and when it will be back. For now, the online side does not, and there is no return date.
What happened
VGC reports that last week a group of cyber-security researchers and organisations used AI to discover two major vulnerabilities in PHP, a programming language used in web development for decades. A number of sites and services went down temporarily while the issues were patched.
Not everyone has been able to fix the problem as quickly. Capcom has now confirmed that the PS4 and PC versions of Street Fighter 5 are potentially vulnerable.
The company first posted on the official Street Fighter account on X last Wednesday. A notice followed on the game's Steam page on Friday. Both said emergency maintenance was under way because of "the security enhancements related to the PHP programming language", and that online features had been shut down.
What players can expect
In its latest message on X, Capcom said the game remains offline and has been delisted from stores while it works on a solution. It said content requiring online functionality is currently unavailable on the PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.
Capcom also said offline content remains available and can still be enjoyed. VGC says that means people who already own the game can keep playing it offline. Only the online functionality has been turned off for now.
On the store side, Capcom said sales on the PlayStation Store and Steam "will be suspended in stages" until the fix is complete. The company apologised for the inconvenience and thanked players for their patience.
What is still unknown
Capcom has not given an estimated time for online features to return. It has also not said when the game will come back to the PlayStation and Steam storefronts. The sources do not say whether any other Capcom games are affected.
What it means for you
If you own Street Fighter 5 on PS4 or Steam, you can still use offline content, but online modes are unavailable until Capcom finishes its emergency maintenance. If you were planning to buy the game, you will have to wait: it is not currently on sale on either store. Capcom's official Street Fighter account on X is where the company has been posting its updates, so that is the place to watch for news on a return.
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Quick answers
Can I still play Street Fighter 5?
Yes, offline content remains available for people who already have the game, according to Capcom. Anything that needs online functionality is currently unavailable.
Why did Capcom take Street Fighter 5 offline?
Capcom cited security enhancements related to the PHP programming language. VGC reports that two major PHP vulnerabilities were found last week, and Capcom says the PS4 and PC versions are potentially vulnerable.
When will Street Fighter 5 come back online?
Capcom has not said. It has not given a time for the servers or the store listings to return.
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