Sony’s State of Play Was Overshadowed By Angry PS5 Fan Demands

Key Points:

• In September 2026, Sony introduced a new harassment policy in Japan targeting customer behavior, reserving the right to involve law enforcement or pursue legal action against offenders, amid ongoing protests over its plan to end physical PlayStation 5 disc production by 2028.
• During Sony's recent State of Play presentation, fan reactions focused heavily on protesting the discontinuation of physical discs, with YouTube chat dominated by calls for "NO DISC NO BUY" and demands for announcements like Destiny 3, overshadowing game and hardware reveals.
• Fans expressed frustration over Sony's stance in court that digital game ownership is limited, fueling backlash against the company's new policy and digital-only future.
• The harassment policy prohibits threatening or discriminatory behavior and bans prolonged demands unrelated to products or services, which some interpret as a move to curb fan protests.
• Many viewers found the State of Play presentation underwhelming, noting a lack of major new titles beyond Grand Theft Auto 6 and Marvel's Wolverine, with some suggesting the event could have been communicated via email instead.