Updated
Updated · Push Square · Jul 14
Sony Indefinitely Delays FlexStrike PS5 Fight Stick, Missing August 6 Launch
Updated
Updated · Push Square · Jul 14

Sony Indefinitely Delays FlexStrike PS5 Fight Stick, Missing August 6 Launch

3 articles · Updated · Push Square · Jul 14

Summary

  • Sony pulled FlexStrike from its August 6, 2026 release date and gave no replacement launch window, leaving the PS5 fight stick indefinitely delayed.
  • Unexpected production delays drove the move, with Sony saying it needs extra time to deliver the best possible experience and put finishing touches on the product.
  • August 6 had also been the same-day launch planned for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, removing the official PlayStation fight stick from that release moment.
  • Preorder customers are still expected to receive the peripheral, with shipping updates to come through their chosen retailers once Sony sets a new date.

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