PlayStation users launch PSBlackout protest against Sony's plan to ditch discs in 2028; participants urged to avoid all PlayStation platforms.

PlayStation users are rallying against Sony's decision to discontinue physical discs by 2028, launching a PSBlackout protest from August 23 to 30. Participants are urged to avoid all PlayStation platforms, including logging in, playing, or purchasing content, to express their discontent.¹

The protest, organized by a game preservation group, aims to give Sony "a small taste of their own medicine" as fans express frustration over the company's growing disconnect from its user base. “For several years now, Sony Interactive Entertainment has continued to grow further apart from its fan base,” a statement from the organizers reads.

The decision to end physical disc production has been described as the "straw that broke the camel's back," highlighting concerns over Sony's management of its once-strong position following the PS4 era. “Ending physical discs in 2028” has sparked significant backlash, with many fans planning to unplug their consoles during the protest week.

The organizers believe this blackout will have minimal impact on publishers and developers while still allowing players to voice their concerns. “We feel this period gives publishers and developers minimal impact while still giving players a voice,” they stated, emphasizing the importance of community action in influencing corporate decisions.