The petition against Sony’s decision to kill PlayStation physical discs has over 170,000 signatures

Sony announced it will cease production of physical discs for new PlayStation games starting January 2028, affecting all future releases including third-party titles. Games will be available only in digital formats or as code-in-the-box retail options. While Sony confirmed limited continued support for existing physical games post-2028, this failed to address community concerns about game preservation and consumer ownership.

The gaming community has responded swiftly with organized opposition. The “Don’t Kill the Disc” petition on Change.org accumulated 100,000 signatures in just four days and has grown to over 170,000 signatures. Beyond the petition, the announcement has sparked boycott campaigns and widespread social media activism, particularly among collectors and consumers concerned about long-term game availability and ownership rights.

The decision represents a dramatic shift toward digital-only gaming and eliminates physical ownership options for new PlayStation titles. Since it affects all third-party games on the platform, not just Sony releases, the impact extends across the entire PlayStation ecosystem. As of reporting, Sony has maintained silence on the petition and community backlash, offering no public response to the significant organized opposition or indication of reconsidering the decision.

The petition against Sony’s decision to kill PlayStation physical discs has over 170,000 signatures

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