PlayStation fans prepare for PS5 boycott – here's when to switch off
A group of PlayStation owners are organizing a week-long boycott from August 23-30, 2026, to protest Sony's decision to stop producing physical game discs after 2027. The protest aims to pressure Sony by impacting active player metrics and highlighting the importance of physical media. Sony's CFO, Lin Tao, stated that the company does not anticipate any negative impact on its business from this decision.
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- Sony
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- Digital Distribution
- Star Wars: Zero Company
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite
- PlayStation
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
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