PlayStation ‘Blackout’ Planned In August To Protest Discless Future

Physical Games PlayStation PlayStation 5 Sony © Dado Photos (Shutterstock) It’s been almost a month since Sony announced that it will end disc production for all new PlayStation games starting in 2028 , and the internet is still pissed. Case in point, angry fans are now organizing an “economic and gameplay blackout” for August, which urges PlayStation owners to turn off their consoles and log out of all PlayStation services for seven consecutive days. As spotted by Push Square (via Eurogamer ), the “PSBlackout” protest was announced by the game preservation and consumer rights group DoesItPlay last night on July 26, and it’s already starting to pick up a sizeable amount of steam. DoesItPlay has scheduled the protest from August 23 to August 30, and asks that those who take part refrain from logging into, playing, and purchasing any content on PlayStation-related platforms for the duration of the protest. “Whether it’s closing beloved studios like Bluepoint, pursuing a misguided live-service strategy, cancelling fan events, leaving PS VRS2 to die, or being completely out of touch with the franchises players want to see return, PlayStation has never felt more disconnected from its community,” reads DoesItPlay’s statement on X. “Ending physical discs in 2028 feels like the last straw.” Sony wants to abandon fans? Let's give them a small taste of their own medicine! Together with other creators we call for a 1 week #PSBlackout in August. No logins, no play sessions, no purchases on any of Sony's platforms. pic.twitter.com/v6JvdvbHLD — Does it play? (@DoesItPlay1) July 26, 2026 “With that, we are calling on PlayStation players to participate in an economic and gameplay blackout from Sunday, August 23 at 7:00 local time through Sunday, August 30, at 7:00 PM local time,” continues the statement. “Players can participate by turning off their consoles or logging out for seven days. We feel this period gives publishers and developers minimal impact while still giving players a voice.” It’s a bold idea, and, provided enough people actually agree to take part, hitting Sony in its wallet feels like a smart play. After all, as its refusal to engage with the drama on social media has proven, Sony’s current strategy seems to be waiting things out and ignoring fans’ multiple, angry complaints on its socials and YouTube videos. Plus, provided news of the planned protest reaches enough ears, there’s certainly a sizeable enough contingent of pissed-off fans out there ready to mobilize. The “Don’t Kill The Disc” Petition has continued to gain momentum over the last few weeks, having shot up from roughly 120,000 signatures on July 6 to just over 345,000 signatures on July 27. 🕹️ Level up your inbox Don’t miss the latest reviews, news and tips. Sign up for our free newsletter. You May Also Like Tips & Guides Big PlayStation Game Sale Is A Perfect Chance To Build Up Your Physical Collection Before Sony Kills Discs Critically-acclaimed exclusives are super discounted right now By Ethan Gach Published July 26, 2026 Culture News Marvel Tōkon’s Open Beta On PC Is A Mess Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls open beta players on PC are running into some nasty performance related issues, which isn't a great sign when the game is less than two weeks away from release By Lewis Parker Published July 25, 2026 Culture News Tomb Raider: Catalyst Delayed To 2028 Which Means No Disc On PlayStation The game's prolonged development will drag it into the PS6 era By Ethan Gach Published July 24, 2026 Culture News PlayStation Faces An Unexpected Outage Amid Ongoing Fears About Its All-Digital Future [Update] The server issues come just as Marvel Tokon 's online beta kicks off By Ethan Gach Published July 24, 2026 Culture News Sega Boss Says ‘We Still Value The Culture Of Physical Media,’ But Claims ‘A Digital Shift Is Crucial’ Publishers are increasingly PC-first in their thinking By Ethan Gach Published July 24, 2026 Culture News Ubisoft CEO Says PlayStation Ditching Discs Has ‘Pluses And Minuses’ But Won’t ‘Disturb’ The Game Industry That Much The Assassin's Creed maker was asked about physical games on its latest earnings call By Ethan Gach Published July 23, 2026 Latest news PlayStation Fans Mount ‘Blackout’ Week To Protest Sony’s Discless Future How to Unblock Pornhub in Australia (Works in July) Cyan Worlds Gives A Look At What Could Have Been A New Myst Sequel Miyamoto Believes Gamers Have Lost Interest In Hardware Specs, And Who Could Blame Them Pokémon Company Strikes Blow Against Scalpers With Facial Recognition Checks To ‘Prevent Crime’ At Card Stores In Japan Capcom Says The Goal Of A New Resident Evil Every Year Enables Games Like Pragmata Big PlayStation Game Sale Is A Perfect Chance To Build Up Your Physical Collection Before Sony Kills Discs Completed Fan-Made Portal Remake Stuck In Limbo As Valve Goes Silent

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Sony wants to abandon fans? Let's give them a small taste of their own medicine!

Together with other creators we call for a 1 week #PSBlackout in August. No logins, no play sessions, no purchases

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