Tearaway’s Companion Site Is Shutting Down, So Browse Its Adorable Content While You Can
Media Molecule’s Tearaway will lose its companion website as Sony and the developer announce the shutdown of Tearaway.me effective August 13, 2026. The site, which has remained active since the game’s original PS Vita launch in 2013, will become inaccessible after that date.
Tearaway stands out as a distinctive 3D platformer distinguished by its cohesive paper and cardboard aesthetic. Unlike Media Molecule’s other flagship title LittleBigPlanet, which emphasizes user-generated content creation, Tearaway delivers a carefully crafted experience where every element reflects real-world paper crafting principles. The studio ensured all in-game models could theoretically be constructed from physical materials, reinforcing the game’s commitment to its tactile visual identity.
The game originally debuted on PS Vita in 2013 before receiving an enhanced port to PS4 years later. While the games themselves will remain playable, the shutdown of Tearaway.me represents the loss of digital companion content and memorabilia associated with the franchise. This closure highlights ongoing challenges in game preservation as digital services and websites tied to published titles continue to disappear.
The announcement was made quietly, marking another service closure in the gaming industry. Players and fans interested in the site’s content are being encouraged to browse and archive materials before access is permanently discontinued. The loss of such companion sites underscores the ephemeral nature of online gaming infrastructure and related digital media.