PlayStation's First Tweet After Disc Announcement Receives Backlash

PlayStation has published its first tweet since it announced the end of physical discs on PlayStation consoles — and it’s going about as well as you’d expect.

On July 1, Sony confirmed plans to discontinue physical disc production for new PlayStation games starting in 2028. The tweet regarding this decision has garnered 165 million views, with PlayStation remaining silent since then. Fans hoped for a reversal or at least an acknowledgment of the controversy, but instead, PlayStation promoted a fight stick in its recent tweet.

Despite the backlash and calls for Sony to reconsider, the company is unlikely to change its course. Analysts believe the move towards digital sales is financially beneficial for Sony, even though it has sparked significant criticism from fans of physical media.

Sony now faces ongoing backlash with every announcement it makes, overshadowing other product promotions. The decision to move away from physical discs seems irreversible, with Sony bracing for continued discontent from its fan base.