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Capcom Delists Street Fighter V Over PHP Security Flaw
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 4 events, drawn from 3 sources.
Our take
The delisting of a 2016 title due to PHP flaws highlights the long‑term security risks of legacy server code. Capcom's decision to suspend sales and online play demonstrates the tangible impact such vulnerabilities can have on both players and revenue streams.
Background
Street Fighter V, released in 2016, has been supported by Capcom through updates and the Champion Edition, maintaining a steady user base on Steam even after the 2023 release of its sequel, Street Fighter 6.
Capcom announced emergency maintenance on October 27, 2026 to address PHP security issues that were exposed, leading to the delisting of the game and disabling online features while offline content remains playable.
The timeline
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Capcom announced emergency maintenance to strengthen PHP security
Capcom reportedly announced emergency maintenance to strengthen security related to the PHP programming language used in the PlayStation 4 and Steam versions of Street Fighter V.[1]
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Street Fighter V delisted from digital storefronts
Capcom reportedly has delisted Street Fighter V from digital store fronts on PlayStation 4 and Steam following the exposing of PHP vulnerabilities.[1]
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Online matchmaking modes restricted
Access to modes requiring online matchmaking—including Capcom Fighters Network (CFN), Ranked Match, Casual Match, and Battle Lounge—reportedly is restricted.[3]
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New sales temporarily suspended
New sales of Street Fighter V on Steam and the PlayStation Store reportedly are temporarily suspended while emergency maintenance is underway.[3]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. All four timeline events rest solely on reports from shacknews.com and invenglobal.com, with no primary source confirmation. Neither Capcom nor any other party is documented as having spoken on the record about the delisting or security flaws. Online features and sales remain suspended pending completion of the emergency maintenance.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
Frequently asked
What is the current status of Street Fighter V online features?
The latest development (Oct 27), reported by invenglobal.com: New sales temporarily suspended.
Why was Street Fighter V delisted?
Capcom delisted the game due to PHP vulnerabilities that could compromise security.
Which online modes are affected?
Ranked Match, Casual Match, Battle Lounge, and CFN are restricted.
Can I still play offline?
Yes, Arcade Mode, Story Mode, Local Versus, and Training Mode remain playable.
When will online play resume?
Capcom has not disclosed a date; maintenance status remains unknown.
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Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 4 dated events from 3 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Capcom Delists Street Fighter V Over PHP Security Flaw.”
GenZHype, 30 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/capcom-delists-street-fighter-v-over-php-security-flaw/.