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Sony Allegedly Surveyed Game Developers on its Disc-Killing Plan for 2028, Hinting at a Possible Reversal amid Fan Boycotts
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Key Points:
- Sony announced it will stop manufacturing discs for PlayStation consoles starting January 2028, sparking backlash from fans including petitions and boycotts.
- Leaker Moore's Law Is Dead revealed Sony has sent a detailed survey to game developers seeking feedback on the decision to phase out physical discs, suggesting possible reconsideration.
- A symbolic photo posted by Shuhei Yoshida and Adam Boyes at TGS 2026, where they reenacted a famous disc exchange scene but without exchanging a disc, was interpreted by fans as a subtle critique of Sony's disc phase-out.
- Despite the controversy, physical copies still contribute significantly to sales, as seen with Marvel's Wolverine, which earned 23% of its initial revenue from retail sales.
- While Sony's stance on discontinuing discs appears firm, the developer survey hints that the company may be open to adjusting its strategy based on industry feedback.
