07/08/2026
PlayStation players are turning the physical media backlash into a boycott, with fans canceling PS Plus subscriptions, sharing cancellation screenshots, and urging others to hit Sony where it hurts most: recurring revenue.
The movement started after Sony confirmed that new PlayStation games will stop getting physical disc production in 2028, but the protest has already moved beyond angry posts. Some players are calling for mass PS Plus cancellations, while others are talking about dropping pre-orders for major upcoming games like Marvel’s Wolverine to send a stronger message. There are even fans debating whether GTA 6 should be part of the boycott, since it is expected to be one of the biggest PS5 releases of the generation.
The campaign is controversial even among people who support physical games. Canceling PS Plus is being framed as a direct way to pressure Sony, but boycotting Marvel’s Wolverine has split players because the game is still expected to include a physical disc, and some argue that hurting Insomniac would punish the wrong target. Either way, the message from the boycott is clear: players do not want a future where buying games means losing discs, resale, lending, collecting, and long-term ownership. Would you cancel PS Plus to protest PlayStation’s digital-only future? 💿
