Closed in 2015, PlayStation Home is being revived by a group of fans.

A group of fans managed to re-launch PlayStation Home, allowing players to connect to it online. A project called Destination Home is non-profit and has been trying to bring Home back for several years, even with an offline version available for download that can be played on an unlocked PS3 or PC using emulation.

Now, in collaboration with the PlayStation Online Network Emulated (PSONE) fan group, Destination Home has managed to re-enable the online connection in Home. According to the group, by the end of the year, players will be able to connect to the network at home and use public and private lobbies.

Several players supported the project by donating home data from their PS3. This allowed the group to reclaim multiple locations from the original app, including the Hub, Bowling Alley, and Playground, as well as the ability to customize the suite.

PS Home was released in open beta in December 2008 and was a 3D social interaction platform that PS3 owners could use to interact with other players and visit themed locations. The app was closed while still in beta in March 2015.

The PSONE group, which is not affiliated with Sony and refuses to receive money for its work, claims to do what it does just to preserve the PS3’s legacy.

Earlier this week, they managed to bring back the online multiplayer mode Motorstorm, which was closed in 2010. They came up with a way to mimic Sony’s servers and create their own that anyone can connect to.

PSONE also supports other PS3 games including Warhawk, SOCOM Confrontation, Killzone 2, Twisted Metal Black, and Calling All Cars. They are currently working on adding additional games to their server such as Resistance, Wipeout HD and Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal.

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