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Bethesda Makes Clever Oblivion 'Physical' Post As Sony Scraps Discs
Insider Gaming • • technology
Key Points:
- Sony announced that starting January 2028, all new PlayStation games will be digital-only, ending the production of physical discs, which sparked significant backlash from gamers and developers on social media.
- Two hours after Sony's announcement, Bethesda Game Studios posted a promotional clip for the physical release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for August 11.
- The timing of Bethesda's post appeared to be a coincidental but pointed contrast to Sony's move, prompting mixed reactions from fans who praised physical media but also criticized Bethesda for not offering physical editions for previous ports.
- Bethesda had already revealed the physical edition in a June 30 blog post about the Oblivion launch on Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting the promotional clip was pre-planned rather than a direct response to Sony.
