PlayStation Fans Rally for ‘Blackout’ Week Against Sony’s Discless Direction

It’s been nearly a month since the announcement that Sony will cease disc production for all new PlayStation games starting in 2028, and the gaming community is still fuming. In response, frustrated fans are rallying for an “economic and gameplay blackout” in August, encouraging PlayStation users to power down their consoles and log out of all PlayStation services for a full week.

As noted by an outlet, the “PSBlackout” protest was initiated by the game preservation and consumer rights group DoesItPlay on July 26, and it’s gaining traction across social media platforms.

The protest is set to take place from August 23 to August 30, with participants asked to avoid logging in, playing, or purchasing any content on PlayStation-related platforms during this week-long blackout.

“Whether it’s shutting down beloved studios like Bluepoint, pursuing a misguided live-service strategy, canceling fan events, neglecting PS VR2, or being completely out of touch with the franchises players want to see return, PlayStation has never felt more disconnected from its community,” DoesItPlay stated on X. “Ending physical discs in 2028 feels like the last straw.”

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

Alongside other creators, we’re calling for a one-week #PSBlackout in August. No logins, no play sessions, no purchases on any of Sony’s platforms.

— Does it play? (@DoesItPlay1) July 26, 2026

“We are urging PlayStation players to join in an economic and gameplay blackout from Sunday, August 23 at 7:00 AM local time through Sunday, August 30, at 7:00 PM local time,” the statement continues. “Players can participate by turning off their consoles or logging out for seven days. We believe this timeframe minimizes impact on publishers and developers while still giving players a voice.”

This move marks a shift from simply leaving angry comments on social media to a more organized effort that could potentially make a financial impact on Sony, provided enough people join the boycott. Sony’s current approach appears to be to ride out the backlash, ignoring the numerous complaints flooding its social media and YouTube channels.

Moreover, if word of the planned protest spreads widely, there’s a significant number of disgruntled fans ready to take action. The “Don’t Kill The Disc” petition has gained momentum recently, skyrocketing from around 120,000 signatures on July 6 to over 345,000 by July 27. While that’s still fewer than the signatures on the petition for Destiny 3, it shows a growing discontent among the community.