One of the PS Vita's best games has been unexpectedly taken offline

Sony has reportedly closed down the servers for PlayStation Vita shooter, Killzone: Mercenary, seemingly without notice.

As yet it's unclear why the servers were turned off, but first fans gathered on Reddit to question why they couldn't get into multiplayer games (thanks, Digital Trends), and then to voice their dismay about rumours that purport it's been taken offline for good.

While Sony has yet to formally comment on the closure - and there's no word on the removal on the official website - players have reached out to Sony representatives who have allegedly confirmed the game has been taken offline.

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