Sony Imposes Strict Social Media Guidelines Amid Disc Backlash, It’s Claimed
Sony has implemented its strictest social media guidelines on staff members following widespread backlash over its announcement to cease manufacturing physical game discs beginning in January 2028. According to former Santa Monica Studio employee Alanah Pearce, who worked on God of War: Laufey, Sony enacted the controls with full awareness that the decision would provoke strong public reaction. Despite maintaining an active social media presence, Sony has notably avoided directly addressing the controversy.
The company confirmed it will continue supporting existing physical games beyond 2028, but the shift marks a substantial change in distribution strategy. The announcement has reignited broader discussions around game preservation, consumer ownership rights, and the implications of an increasingly digital-only gaming landscape. The imposition of strict social media guidelines suggests Sony is attempting to manage internal and external communication during a period of significant controversy within the gaming community.