- Fans are pushing back against Sony's decision to kill physical media, which could lead to a one-week boycott.
- The social media account, Does It Play?, is proposing a one-week 'economic and gameplay blackout' starting Sunday, August 23rd at 7pm local time.
- During the boycott, there will be no signing onto PSN, no turning on your PS5, and no playing Sony games on Steam.
- The boycott post is gaining traction on X, with more than 1 million views so far.
Fans are expressing outrage over Sony's decision to phase out physical game discs, which has sparked a proposed one-week boycott beginning August 23rd. The initiative, organized by the social media account Does It Play?, calls for an 'economic and gameplay blackout' that includes no signing onto PSN, no turning on PS5 consoles, and no playing Sony games on Steam.123
The backlash against Sony's move to eliminate physical media has gained significant momentum, with the boycott post amassing over 1 million views on X. This growing discontent reflects a broader concern among gamers about the future of gaming and the potential loss of ownership associated with digital-only formats.4
As the date approaches, fans are mobilizing to make their voices heard, emphasizing the importance of physical media in preserving gaming history and providing tangible ownership. The outcome of this protest could influence Sony's future decisions regarding game distribution and player engagement.
The pushback from fans over Sony's decision to kill physical media in a couple of years could lead to a one-week boycott.
“The social media account Does It Play? is proposing a one-week 'economic and gameplay blackout' starting August 23rd at 7pm local time, during which fans will refrain from signing onto PSN, turning on their PS5, or playing Sony games on Steam. The boycott post is gaining traction on X, with more than 1 million views so far.”
