PS5 Fans Encouraged to Give Feedback on Discs in New Sony Survey
Sony is gathering feedback from fans and developers on its plan to end physical game disc production for new PS5 games starting in January 2028. The company released a survey that players are using to express opposition to the plan. Sony may reconsider its decision due to backlash from the gaming community and publishers.
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- ✓ Sony plans to end physical disc production for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles in January 2028.
- ✓ A Sony survey is gathering feedback from fans on the potential end of physical game discs.
- ✓ The gaming community and publishers have expressed pushback against Sony's plan to end physical disc production.
- ✓ Sony is considering feedback from customers and developers on its disc-ending plan.
What changed
Sony began surveying fans and developers on its disc-ending plan, indicating a possible reconsideration of its decision.
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Sony considers feedback on PS5 discs amid community pushback
Sony is gathering feedback from fans and developers on its plan to end physical game disc production for new PS5 games starting in January 2028. The company released a survey that players are using to express opposition to the plan. Sony may reconsider its decision due to backlash from the gaming community and publishers.
Why it matters
The potential end of physical game discs for PlayStation consoles has sparked debate among gamers, publishers, and developers. Sony's plan to discontinue disc production has been met with resistance from those who value physical media. The company's survey aims to gauge sentiment and potentially inform its decision-making process.
What is confirmed
- Sony plans to end physical disc production for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles in January 2028.
- A Sony survey is gathering feedback from fans on the potential end of physical game discs.
- The gaming community and publishers have expressed pushback against Sony's plan to end physical disc production.
- Sony is considering feedback from customers and developers on its disc-ending plan.
Still unconfirmed
- Sony allegedly surveyed game developers on its disc-killing plan for 2028, hinting at a possible reversal amid fan boycotts.
- NISA CEO is having discussions with Sony about physical game discs.
What to watch next
- Sony's official response to community feedback
- any updates on Sony's disc-ending plan
- developer and publisher reactions to Sony's survey results
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (15)
- www.ign.com — PlayStation's Newest Survey Sparks Community Pushback Against Sony's Plans to End Physical Game Discs
- IGN — PlayStation's Newest Survey Is Being Used by Players to Protest Sony's Plans to End Physical Game Discs
- kotaku.com — NISA CEO Says He's Having 'Discussions' With Sony About Discs
- Wccftech — Sony Allegedly Surveyed Game Developers on its Disc-Killing Plan for 2028, Hinting at a Possible Reversal amid Fan Boycotts
- GamesIndustry.biz — "It's sad and devastating" – Black Myth: Wukong's physical publisher is mourning the loss of PlayStation discs
- Push Square — PS5 Fans Encouraged to Give Feedback on Discs in New Sony Survey
- Comic Book Resources — PlayStation Considers Walking Back End of Physical Games in Reported Survey
- PlayStation.Blog — Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles
- TechPowerUp — Long-Time PlayStation Publisher Says "The Discussion May Change" Around Physical Media
- GameGPU — Sony may reconsider plans to phase out physical discs for PlayStation.
- GamesRadar+ — PlayStation is "hearing the feedback from customers" on discs, says JRPG boss whose business is built on physical games
- www.hexeba.com — PS5 Disc Future: Sony Survey Gives Fans a Voice - Make Your ...
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