Sony's discless PlayStation PR disaster isn't going away as State of Play once again flooded with protests
Eurogamer.net • • technology
Key Points:
- Sony's recent State of Play livestream featured numerous new game trailers and announcements but was overshadowed by fan backlash in the live chat demanding physical game discs and a new Destiny installment.
- Fans expressed strong opposition to Sony's plan to end physical game support starting in 2028, which means only digital codes will be available for PlayStation games from that year onward.
- Sony has defended its digital-only future despite widespread criticism, even citing a class action lawsuit to argue that consumers do not fully own digital games.
- The Destiny franchise is also a point of contention, as Bungie is winding down major support for Destiny 2 and facing staffing cuts, fueling fan demands for a Destiny 3 despite its uncertain development prospects.
- Overall, the livestream highlighted growing tensions between Sony's strategic moves and the desires of its PlayStation community, particularly concerning physical media and beloved game franchises.
