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John Romero corrects Sandy Petersen’s Doom history claims

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0000

<p>Time Extension reported that id Software co-founder John Romero corrected former Doom II and Quake level designer Sandy Petersen over a Doom development anecdote involving the game’s dial-up code. Romero said the story occurred before Petersen joined id Software. The article said the exchange was the latest instance of Romero responding to Petersen’s social-media posts about id Software history. The correction followed a separate dispute over Petersen’s comments on piracy and Doom. Romero rejected Petersen’s account, saying Doom was built for free shareware distribution, that 20 million shareware installs did not amount to piracy by default, and that id Software’s difficulties during Quake were not caused by money problems. A Reddit post cited a separate Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations discussion in which developers said classic levels would remain “biblically accurate” to the Flynn Taggart story rather than retconning it.</p><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Memory dispute: Time Extension noted that Romero’s memoir says he has hyperthymesia, described there as “highly superior autobiographical memory,” which the article cited while contrasting his recollections with Petersen’s.</li><li>Related coverage: Google News also linked an ixbt.games piece in which Romero named those he holds responsible for killing the gaming industry.</li></ul><h3>Perspectives:</h3><ul><li>John Romero: Romero said Petersen's anecdote about Doom's dial-up code was inaccurate because the story occurred before Petersen joined id Software. (<a href='https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/07/the-story-was-before-sandys-time-this-doom-ii-level-designer-just-cant-stop-getting-id-softwares-history-wrong'>Time Extension</a>)</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/07/the-story-was-before-sandys-time-this-doom-ii-level-designer-just-cant-stop-getting-id-softwares-history-wrong'>"The Story Was Before Sandy's Time" - This Doom II Level Designer Just Can't Stop Getting id Software's History Wrong</a> - timeextension.com</li><li><a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6AFBVV95cUxNbElNMzdDVzl5azZQNmZwaHZ4enJkY2ZiNXBCYnlBTjlaR1JzT3dqemNtcUhvcnJCVWNRdUdvd3k4SUR5WFVFNXFXNWZnNE92MmlNT1M5aVM1cDYteHg4Tkp0LW1meGlCd25XYXNsNEItXzh3R0JOV0Y4VjJVOGlFTmViMkY1NkpZRy04Ym5kbjJaQ0hUdmd4N193Mlk2a3VNTHktS25ZSmxnSzJDYWhLT2dENzlfS1NSTjc5WkJiOElYOVB3Tk05SldyV0tTczgxRXcwbFlfYmduTUNwY2xoeW5EWEJxUUhF'>"The Story Was Before Sandy's Time" - This Doom II Level Designer Just Can't Stop Getting id Software's History Wrong - Time Extension</a> - google.com</li><li><a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/1umdcp9/were_not_retconning_anything_doom_the_dark_ages/'>“We’re not retconning anything” - DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations devs promise classic levels are “biblically accurate” to the Flynn Taggart story</a> - reddit.com</li></ul>
Sandfall director says studio may take risks after Expedition 33

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:00:00 -0000

<p>Sandfall Interactive director Guillaume Broche said the studio will not shape its next game around audience expectations after the attention given to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, telling Konbini the team plans to make what it loves instead of trying to repeat the same response. He said the studio may make “drastic decisions” and accepted that some players may not like the result. Broche also defended creative imperfection, saying games that try to fix every flaw are “usually just really boring” and comparing “perfect” games to people with “no personality”. Push Square reported that Sandfall has not said whether its next project will be another Clair Obscur game or something entirely different.</p><img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/nElnG3mcCep3a_d4LZ5TeVR9gnU9UyXmuY6frY1QR0HWOm77YukWmB3FQ9yw6f32VzBSO7mCSpj46LjRiH598V-VCOhwJ51ztDZClHOk-2KvWlidUHhXV7pAhOvUs4cn' alt='Gustave stands in the foreground wearing a beret and striped shirt in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.' /><br /><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Broche said Sandfall did not make its first game “to please anyone” and argued that this helped it connect with players.</li></ul><blockquote>We're just going to do what we love again - Guillaume Broche</blockquote><h3>Perspectives:</h3><ul><li>Guillaume Broche: Broche said he does not know whether Sandfall’s next game will match Expedition 33’s popularity and added, “I don't really care.” (<a href='https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/07/maybe-people-wont-like-it-expedition-33-devs-next-game-will-make-some-drastic-decisions'>Push Square</a>)</li><li>Eurogamer: Eurogamer’s headline framed Sandfall’s willingness to risk players disliking its next game as “the most refreshing thing I've heard all week.” (<a href='https://www.eurogamer.net/clair-obscur-expedition-33-studio-sandfall-isnt-bothered-refreshing-thing'>Eurogamer</a>)</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/theyre-usually-just-really-boring-clair-obscur-expedition-33-lead-says-perfect-games-are-like-people-with-no-personality/'>"They're usually just really boring" – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead says "perfect" games are like people with "no personality"</a> - gamesradar.com</li><li><a href='https://www.eurogamer.net/clair-obscur-expedition-33-studio-sandfall-isnt-bothered-refreshing-thing'>Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio Sandfall isn't bothered that people may not like its next game, and that's the most refreshing thing I've heard all week</a> - eurogamer.net</li><li><a href='https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/clair-obscur-is-flawed-on-purpose-says-director-games-that-try-to-be-perfect-that-try-to-fix-all-their-flaws-theyre-usually-just-really-boring/'>Clair Obscur is flawed on purpose, says director: 'Games that try to be perfect, that try to fix all their flaws—they're usually just really boring'</a> - pcgamer.com</li><li><a href='https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/07/maybe-people-wont-like-it-expedition-33-devs-next-game-will-make-some-drastic-decisions'>'Maybe People Won't Like It': Expedition 33 Dev's Next Game Will Make Some 'Drastic Decisions'</a> - pushsquare.com</li></ul>
Spike Chunsoft delays Danganronpa 2×2 to early 2027

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:45:15 -0000

<p>Spike Chunsoft delayed Danganronpa 2×2 from its planned 2026 window to early 2027, announcing the change during its Anime Expo 2026 panel and citing a need for more development time to ensure quality. The game remains planned for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam. The announcement also detailed Slayhem mode, a new scenario based on Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair that keeps the setting and cast but changes the chain of events after an unspecified incident, including different victims, culprits and tricks. Players will also have Original mode, which retells the 2012 story with enhanced visuals and updated presentation for modern systems.</p><img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/FXv39shzqUBItfyVYo1mUeHy67UnBkZhdAdnz_JfHef05a9JSIujLk45_cFV1PWGLKBEi8RmVkWPbN5fJMtYL58vNslZPFyHlnNQKbua6tX2ptZi_euhbHzZtA_5ASxXsdg-y1t1X7MMZ4JnFg' alt='Danganronpa 2×2 promotional image accompanying IGN’s delay report.' /><br /><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Extra content: Slayhem offers approximately 20% more content than Original mode and adds an alternate route for returning players.</li><li>Map overhaul: Danganronpa 2×2 replaces the original side-scrolling travel map with a 3D world map that supports free running or instant travel to selected destinations.</li><li>Development team: Publisher Spike Chunsoft and developer Gemdrops are handling the project, according to Gematsu’s delay report.</li></ul><blockquote>While development has been progressing toward a 2026 release, we have decided to move the launch to early 2027 - Producer Shohei Sakakibara</blockquote><h3>Perspectives:</h3><ul><li>Producer Shohei Sakakibara: Sakakibara said the team is continuing to work to deliver the best possible experience and asked for patience as development continues. (<a href='https://www.siliconera.com/danganronpa-2-x-2-delay-announced-at-anime-expo-2026/'>Siliconera</a>)</li><li>Spike Chunsoft: The company said Danganronpa 2×2 is not a remake, citing Slayhem as a major difference from a straight retelling. (<a href='https://gizmodo.com/danganronpa-2x2-slayhem-release-date-2000781253'>Gizmodo</a>)</li><li>Gizmodo: Jen Lennon wrote that the old side-scrolling travel mechanic is being replaced by a more comprehensive 3D map. (<a href='https://gizmodo.com/danganronpa-2x2-slayhem-release-date-2000781253'>Gizmodo</a>)</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1ummmyv/danganronpa_2x2_game_reveals_slayhem_title_for/'>Danganronpa 2x2 Game Reveals ‘Slayhem’ Title for New Scenario, Delay to Early 2027</a> - reddit.com</li><li><a href='https://www.siliconera.com/danganronpa-2-x-2-delay-announced-at-anime-expo-2026/'>Danganronpa 2 x 2 Delay Announced at Anime Expo 2026</a> - siliconera.com</li><li><a href='https://www.ign.com/articles/danganronpa-2x2-delayed-to-early-2027'>Danganronpa 2x2 Delayed to Early 2027</a> - ign.com</li><li><a href='https://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/danganronpa-2x2-delayed-to-early-2027-slayhem-mode-and-enhanced-world-map-detailed'>Danganronpa 2×2 delayed to early 2027; ‘Slayhem Mode’ and enhanced world map detailed</a> - gematsu.com</li><li><a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxORmlac193YVNpX2x0bVVrLUR5QUpMT0ZkOVh0bnV2azdmMzlyUnhYZTNCVDNlMWlvTmEyUmtvay1aZ3VkNEZ6RDZIVXN5dVpIaDRsRjYwT0R6eXlZQmZTYzRqMUljWWE3aVNadnlIUG5vaHNiZ3dvWTdtX19IaVRneUY2WHd3NkJrNGVPV1pFZDY1dw'>Danganronpa 2×2 Features Alternate Victims and Culprits in New Slayhem Mode, and Enhanced World Map - Spike Chunsoft</a> - google.com</li><li><a href='https://nintendonews.com/news/154361'>Danganronpa 2×2 has been delayed, statement shared</a> - nintendonews.com</li><li><a href='https://www.nintendo-insider.com/danganronpa-2x2-delayed-into-early-2027/'>Danganronpa 2×2 Delayed Into Early 2027</a> - nintendo-insider.com</li><li><a href='https://gonintendo.com/contents/62518-danganronpa-2x2-features-alternate-victims-and-culprits-in-new-slayhem-mode-and'>Danganronpa 2x2 Features Alternate Victims and Culprits in New Slayhem Mode, and Enhanced World Map</a> - gonintendo.com</li><li><a href='https://gizmodo.com/danganronpa-2x2-slayhem-release-date-2000781253'>‘Danganronpa 2×2’ Slayhem Mode Brings New Thrills, Chills, & Kills</a> - gizmodo.com</li></ul>
Ubisoft details Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced launch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:34:32 -0000

<p>Ubisoft confirmed launch and preload details for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 pirate adventure centered on Edward Kenway, before its July 9 release on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The remake updates Black Flag for modern platforms with upgraded visuals, gameplay changes and new story content, while removing the original multiplayer mode and first-person modern-day gameplay to focus on Caribbean exploration. Ubisoft’s final prelaunch messaging describes combat and stealth changes, including earlier access to the Rope Dart, weapon roles that vary by type, elite enemies that require more setup in chain takedowns, a new Demolitionist enemy, free crouching and a visibility meter in the HUD. Ubisoft has also prepared the remake for portable PC play: Rock Paper Shotgun reported that Black Flag Resynced earned Steam Deck Verified status, a higher compatibility rating than the original Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag received on Valve’s handheld.</p><img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/1vq11KChTzii7m4Ri5zsNSn1ZR-hg6NL9XSSLwQW7gls7DPq5vSx6INMhcz4Lt3NGQcUPNW5gyjJgwSiAsKlzzZMqaaSNwCXvleRivTdPRiyymXn3kO1g1u7b35ezd5f2Gc9mNrTUThu8KogR7kkiIdOkIpKGA' alt='Promotional image for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced tied to Ubisoft’s launch coverage.' /><br /><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>GamesRadar listed six games for players seeking seafaring, stealth or open-world adventure before Resynced arrives.</li></ul><h3>Perspectives:</h3><ul><li>mxdwn: Anthony Toczydlowski focused on Ubisoft’s Road to Launch breakdown and identified combat as the area with the biggest changes from the original game. (<a href='https://games.mxdwn.com/news/everything-included-in-the-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-road-to-launch/'>mxdwn Games</a>)</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1umav11/assassins_creed_black_flag_road_to_launch/'>Assassin's Creed Black Flag - Road to Launch</a> - reddit.com</li><li><a href='https://www.gamesradar.com/games-to-play-before-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced/'>Get ready to set sail with these 6 games to play before Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced</a> - gamesradar.com</li><li><a href='https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-promises-smooth-handheld-sailing-with-steam-deck-and-steam-machine-verification'>Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced promises smooth handheld sailing with Steam Deck and Steam Machine verification</a> - rockpapershotgun.com</li><li><a href='https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-global-release-and-preload-times-confirmed'>Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Global Release and Preload Times Confirmed</a> - ign.com</li><li><a href='https://games.mxdwn.com/news/everything-included-in-the-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-road-to-launch/'>Everything Included in the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Road to Launch</a> - mxdwn.com</li><li><a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2AFBVV95cUxPYzFsNUFGamZ6bTh1SUlUUEdyeHMwSW42eUJzMW1vM254Sk0zU2JGVnc4NkF2b3FoS1JBbTZRUVBTT3FURFdJNm5NVlFZYWhJbm5PQnJMUHdrSDljMEpEZTdvc0VvVXJEWnI0NE94TWMtbms1bWpPNXUzZzZqQzRuR0kxc3Mtb0lreFVzQ1NoVVc2R3JxTHpkdVlfb0FTblZGRllkX1lKOGhLd3REOE5OTTRoejNEekVWYVdrM3I5UHY0WU1GSXhJN3ZacXVmc3B5X0VGRDBxT2o'>Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Global Release and Preload Times Confirmed - IGN Southeast Asia</a> - google.com</li><li><a href='https://canaltech.com.br/games/que-horas-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-estara-disponivel-no-brasil/'>Que horas Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced estará disponível no Brasil?</a> - canaltech.com.br</li></ul>
Cyberpunk 2077 passes 40 million copies sold worldwide

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:16:18 -0000

<p>CD Projekt Red said Cyberpunk 2077 has surpassed 40 million copies sold worldwide, including standalone purchases and the Ultimate Edition, which includes Phantom Liberty. The studio announced the figure on July 3, 2026, nearly six years after the RPG’s December 2020 release. The figure follows a sales rebound for a game that launched with severe technical problems, especially on consoles. Sony temporarily removed it from the PlayStation Store. CD Projekt Red last reported 35 million copies sold in November 2025, meaning the game added roughly 5 million sales in less than a year. Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski said the milestone was a foundation for future Cyberpunk projects, including the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 anime due this fall.</p><img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/GTkVf5RGNw77rzB3_BY_NsbhHLDPpmHqNKSaQjOHeiMlBwAD2Fos5sSCusBk-7Ar_Q9bEm7MCcfzkDTJ22g3x2vcOHwF8p-zmBR7DaKdlehdaL6yGWeDPdfN9NlZ4V9QR66G4Cyx2X1PcTb-z8ArBkOVIRjw3X0mFFMDhT2LgynBQFkl-kofEEjlHgsn' alt='Cyberpunk 2077 promotional image accompanying coverage of the 40 million sales milestone' /><br /><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Franchise comparison: CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 3 has sold more than 65 million units, while Cyberpunk 2077 reached its milestone in roughly six years compared with The Witcher 3’s longer sales runway.</li><li>Subscription gap: Cyberpunk 2077 is available through PS Plus Extra and subscription services such as Xbox Game Pass, so the total player count may exceed the copies-sold figure.</li><li>Anime tie-in: Netflix showed a teaser for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 on June 29, and Ukrainian coverage linked renewed sales momentum to interest in the show’s next season.</li><li>Sale boost: UNIAN reported that the Steam version had a 70% discount running until July 9, with a smaller discount also available for Phantom Liberty.</li><li>Switch 2 role: Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition launched on Switch 2, and GoNintendo said the release contributed a notable uptick to overall unit sales, though CD Projekt Red has not published Switch 2-specific sales.</li></ul><blockquote>40 million copies sold shows the incredible, lasting strength of Cyberpunk 2077 and is a testament to what CD Projekt does best — creating high-quality, immersive stories that keep players returning for years - Michał Nowakowski</blockquote><h3>Perspectives:</h3><ul><li>CD Projekt Red: The studio thanked players directly in its announcement, writing: "Thank you all for helping us reach this amazing milestone!". (<a href='https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/07/cyberpunk-2077-is-a-breathtaking-success-reaching-40-million-copies-sold'>Nintendo Life</a>)</li><li>Michał Nowakowski, CD Projekt co-CEO: Nowakowski recently said he was "not 100 per cent convinced" the studio had completed a full redemption arc, adding that some players may have lost faith permanently. (<a href='https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/07/cyberpunk-2077-now-an-indisputable-success-at-40-million-units-sold'>Push Square</a>)</li><li>Nintendo Life: The site described the Switch 2 Ultimate Edition as a comprehensive package that "looks and runs like a dream" for Nintendo’s newer hardware. (<a href='https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/07/cyberpunk-2077-is-a-breathtaking-success-reaching-40-million-copies-sold'>Nintendo Life</a>)</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1umbnsf/cyberpunk_2077_has_sold_40_million_copies/'>Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 40 million copies worldwide</a> - reddit.com</li><li><a href='https://www.gamesradar.com/games/cyberpunk/cyberpunk-2-lead-says-you-are-the-reason-we-can-do-all-this-work-as-cyberpunk-2077-hits-40-million-copies-sold/'>Cyberpunk 2 lead says "you are the reason we can do all this work" as Cyberpunk 2077 hits 40 million copies sold</a> - gamesradar.com</li><li><a href='https://www.ign.com/articles/a-great-foundation-for-our-upcoming-projects-in-this-universe-cd-projekt-hails-cyberpunk-2077-as-it-hits-an-incredible-40-million-copies-sold'>'A Great Foundation for Our Upcoming Projects in This Universe' — CD Projekt Hails Cyberpunk 2077 as It Hits an Incredible 40 Million Copies Sold</a> - ign.com</li><li><a href='https://www.eurogamer.net/cyberpunk-2077-sales-total-cd-projekt-red'>Cyberpunk 2077 passes another extraordinary sales milestone as CD Projekt Red hails "the incredible, lasting strength" of the game</a> - eurogamer.net</li><li><a href='https://www.destructoid.com/cyberpunk-2077-milestone/'>Cyberpunk 2077 is officially in the top 20 best-selling games of all time as it crushes another milestone</a> - destructoid.com</li><li><a href='https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/07/cyberpunk-2077-is-a-breathtaking-success-reaching-40-million-copies-sold'>Cyberpunk 2077 Is A Breathtaking Success, Reaching 40 Million Copies Sold</a> - nintendolife.com</li><li><a href='https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/cyberpunk-2077-has-now-sold-more-than-40-million-copies-a-testament-to-what-cd-projekt-does-best/'>Cyberpunk 2077 has now sold more than 40 million copies, 'a testament to what CD Projekt does best'</a> - pcgamer.com</li><li><a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE4ybk1aY2Jmb2hULXZDVGR5U3cxQzlHLVVlaWtrRnRHaF9lOWxrdzUyMTdDajBSYnJDVE4tano1anZHRlJRRTg3X2I4OU0yTksyTHptei1FS0MycEM0NDIzcWJ3SndfUEhtdzQ5M2xEWHZQendoVjVDTHJjcEhoOEE'>Cyberpunk 2077’s Huge Sales Milestone Makes You Marvel at How It Launched - Insider Gaming</a> - google.com</li><li><a href='https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/07/cyberpunk-2077-now-an-indisputable-success-at-40-million-units-sold'>Cyberpunk 2077 Now an Indisputable Success at 40 Million Units Sold</a> - pushsquare.com</li><li><a href='https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/cyberpunk-2077-has-sold-over-40-million-copies'>Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies — CD Projekt Red thanks fans who helped keep the game alive all these years</a> - windowscentral.com</li><li><a href='https://itc.ua/ua/novini/cyberpunk-2077-podolala-poznachku-u-40-miljoniv-prodanyh-kopij/'>Cyberpunk 2077 подолала позначку у 40 мільйонів проданих копій</a> - itc.ua</li><li><a href='https://www.blognone.com/node/151059'>ผ่านมา 5 ปี Cyberpunk 2077 คัมแบ็คสำเร็จ ขายได้เกิน 40 ล้านชุด</a> - blognone.com</li><li><a href='https://gonintendo.com/contents/55323-cyberpunk-2077-reaches-40-million-units-sold-update'>Cyberpunk 2077 reaches 40 million units sold (UPDATE)</a> - gonintendo.com</li><li><a href='https://www.unian.ua/techno/games/cyberpunk-2077-novini-tirazh-gri-dosyag-40-mln-rekordna-znizhka-70-na-pk-13430493.html'>Тираж Cyberpunk 2077 сягнув 40 млн копій – на відому гру діє рекордна знижка</a> - unian.ua</li><li><a href='https://dtf.ru/gameindustry/5163597-prodazhi-cyberpunk-2077-dostigli-40-millionov-kopiy'>Продажи Cyberpunk 2077 составили 40 миллионов копий — за пять c лишним лет после релиза</a> - dtf.ru</li><li><a href='https://www.computerbase.de/news/gaming/cyberpunk-2077-vom-debakel-zum-dauerlaeufer-mit-40-millionen-verkaeufen.98226/'>Cyberpunk 2077: Vom Debakel zum Dauerläufer mit 40 Millionen Verkäufen</a> - computerbase.de</li></ul>
Sony to end new PlayStation game discs in 2028

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:59:08 -0000

<p>Sony Interactive Entertainment said it will stop producing physical PlayStation game discs for new releases starting in January 2028, making new PlayStation titles available only in digital formats through the PlayStation Store and participating retailers. Sony said games already on sale, and titles released before the deadline, will not be affected by the change. Sony cited players’ shift toward digital purchases: Jiji Press reported that discs accounted for just 5% of Sony’s game software revenue of 2.64 trillion yen in the year ended March 2026, while other reports cited digital sales as already making up roughly 80% or more of PlayStation software sales. Sony also told publishing partners they will still be able to reorder discs for existing PlayStation games after January 2028, though the ordering process will change, and new retail releases after the cutoff may use digital codes instead of discs. The decision drew responses from ownership and preservation advocates, collectors, physical retailers and commentators on future console design. Sony has not announced a reversal, and reporting from Austria said Sony’s Thalgau disc plant is already being retrained and retooled toward optical microlens production rather than PlayStation disc manufacturing.</p><img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/ABslLWGuMoM2ErKvt-hytzo1rbsn0a7R-x8XslJHXBCbltuT3rNZTFXU_EDIF_4NgTccZWy1l7niIE5BSe9xNfKASxyPSj_QpyHqLxxenVzM0j5icW_ZRVw7a5VbQDNGihhuMLoR' alt='A PS5 disc drive, the accessory now drawing renewed attention after Sony’s 2028 disc cutoff announcement.' /><br /><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Factory pivot: Sony DADC’s Thalgau facility currently produces about 600,000 discs per day, with PlayStation representing roughly half of output, but management expects PlayStation-related volume to fall to about 10% by 2028.</li><li>Staff retraining: Sony DADC said the 300 employees at Thalgau will be retrained for micro-optics work, with a reported €30 million investment and serial production scheduled to start in 2027.</li><li>Fan backlash: A Change.org petition tied to Canadian retailer PNP Games neared 30,000 signatures, while an IGN poll of more than 13,000 respondents found 90.2% opposed an all-digital gaming future.</li><li>Market reaction: Sony’s stock closed 3.2% higher at ¥3,354 on the announcement day, while the Nikkei 225 fell about 1% over the same period.</li><li>Preservation concerns: GOG responded that game preservation is “a responsibility the entire industry should take seriously,” while Engadget linked the disc cutoff to wider concerns over digital storefront closures and long-term access.</li></ul><h3>Perspectives:</h3><ul><li>Shawn Layden: The former PlayStation Studios head said he “had no idea it was going to happen,” described the move as likely driven by sales data, and recalled being asked for years when PlayStation would give up disc drives. (<a href='https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/07/its-a-fairly-dramatic-decision-shawn-layden-reacts-to-playstations-all-digital-plan'>Push Square</a>)</li><li>iam8bit: Co-owners Jon Gibson and Amanda White said physical games remain central to preservation, ownership and consumer choice, and that their company’s commitment to physical media remains unchanged. (<a href='https://games.mxdwn.com/news/game-industry-pushes-back-against-sonys-end-of-physical-playstation-games/'>MXDWN Games</a>)</li><li>Jean-Luc Mélenchon: The French presidential candidate argued that video games are cultural assets rather than mere merchandise and called for existing law to apply to protect buyers’ rights. (<a href='https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/07/even-politicians-are-commenting-on-sonys-decision-to-stop-making-physical-games'>Push Square</a>)</li><li>Masami Yamamoto: The Shueisha Games producer said eliminating disc versions could give developers about one and a half extra months to polish a master build before release. (<a href='https://www.ign.com/articles/the-view-from-japan-playstations-push-for-an-all-digital-future-raises-concerns-from-gamers-and-developers-including-a-well-timed-retweet-from-hideo-kojima'>IGN</a>)</li><li>GitHub: The Microsoft-owned platform announced a limited Repo CDs promotion, offering 1,000 CD-ROM copies of public repositories for eligible developers. (<a href='https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/github-thumbs-nose-at-sonys-controversial-end-to-physical-media-with-its-introduction-of-repo-cds-offers-limited-run-of-1-000-cd-rom-copies-of-public-github-repos-for-preservation'>Tom's Hardware</a>)</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1umlgb6/we_are_profoundly_disappointed_by_sonys_decision/'>"We are profoundly disappointed by Sony's decision" – Game companies express dismay at the end of PlayStation disc production</a> - reddit.com</li><li><a href='https://wccftech.com/playstations-disc-death-long-time-in-the-making-digital-revenue/'>PlayStation’s Disc Death Was A Long Time in the Making, Ex-Boss Says, as 95% Digital Revenue Sealed the Fate</a> - wccftech.com</li><li><a href='https://www.gamesradar.com/games/sony-reportedly-already-has-another-use-for-its-disc-factory-after-announcing-end-of-physical-playstation-games/'>Sony reportedly already has another use for its disc factory after announcing end of physical PlayStation games</a> - gamesradar.com</li><li><a href='https://insider-gaming.com/playstation-confirms-support-for-existing-physical-games-post-2028/'>PlayStation Confirms Support for Existing Physical Games Post 2028</a> - insider-gaming.com</li><li><a href='https://www.eurogamer.net/gog-playstation-discs-game-ownership'>"The future of gaming shouldn't come at the expense of ownership" - Anti-DRM champion GOG restates the fundamentals as PlayStation kills off discs</a> - eurogamer.net</li><li><a href='https://games.mxdwn.com/news/game-industry-pushes-back-against-sonys-end-of-physical-playstation-games/'>Game Industry Pushes Back Against Sony’s End of Physical PlayStation Games</a> - mxdwn.com</li><li><a href='https://kotaku.com/disc-manufacturing-factory-already-planning-for-playstations-all-digital-future-2000712489'>Disc Manufacturing Factory Already Planning For PlayStation’s All-Digital Future</a> - kotaku.com</li><li><a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxOY3JYekoyNUhPS1RPaU9CMWpmekJUczhCU25hX1MweGdxMDlOX0F1SnRSSUN0SWtJdUpUeXUtOEJlaF9Ec25feGV1NDhhSWRDMkxZLUc3dmc2bGEybU00ZlFqSHkzNWxTUHVWTGxUelZQUTBkX0JyMWpDNE55NDlOSklnN0NwQ1JHdVF6TzB0RzNVZWFJUE96dkx4UkFSMVd1d3FCS09ZdkdObmR1bkNTSUQwMzd6dmNTWXVVeA'>Trolling, Memes, And Petitions: The Fallout Over PlayStation Killing Game Discs Is Everywhere - Kotaku</a> - google.com</li><li><a href='https://www.ign.com/articles/the-view-from-japan-playstations-push-for-an-all-digital-future-raises-concerns-from-gamers-and-developers-including-a-well-timed-retweet-from-hideo-kojima'>The View From Japan: PlayStation's Push for an All-Digital Future Raises Concern From Gamers and Developers — and a Well-Timed Retweet From Hideo Kojima</a> - ign.com</li><li><a href='https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/07/sony-will-have-capacity-to-continue-manufacturing-some-game-discs-beyond-2028-cut-off-date'>Sony Will Have Capacity to Continue Manufacturing Some Game Discs Beyond 2028 Cut-Off Date</a> - pushsquare.com</li><li><a href='https://gameranx.com/updates/id/563283/article/sonys-largest-playstation-disc-factory-is-already-scheduled-to-switch-to-optical-microlenses/'>Sony’s Largest PlayStation Disc Factory Is Already Scheduled To Switch To Optical Microlenses</a> - gameranx.com</li><li><a href='https://www.thegamer.com/playstation-shawn-layden-disagrees-shift-away-physical-games/'>Sony's Former President Disagrees With Halting Physical Game Production</a> - thegamer.com</li><li><a href='https://qz.com/playstation-physical-disc-production-ending-2028-070126'>PlayStation will stop making physical game discs for new titles in January 2028</a> - qz.com</li><li><a href='https://news.tuoitre.vn/sony-to-stop-making-playstation-game-discs-in-2028-103260703115918643.htm'>Sony to stop making PlayStation game discs in 2028</a> - tuoitre.vn</li><li><a href='https://techgenyz.com/sony-ends-physical-playstation-game-disc-by-ps6-game/'>Sony Ends Physical PlayStation Game Discs by 2028, Shifts New PS5 and PS6 Games to Digital-Only Distribution</a> - techgenyz.com</li><li><a href='https://www.lesnumeriques.com/jeux-video/fin-des-jeux-physiques-sony-sacrifie-deja-sa-toute-derniere-usine-de-disques-playstation-pour-produire-autre-chose-n258814.html'>Actualité : Fin des jeux physiques : Sony sacrifie déjà sa toute dernière usine de disques PlayStation pour produire autre chose</a> - lesnumeriques.com</li><li><a href='https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/tech/3280912/sony-to-end-playstation-game-discs-in-2028'>Sony to end PlayStation game discs in 2028</a> - bangkokpost.com</li><li><a href='https://www.huxiu.com/article/4872585.html'>游戏光盘时代结束：为索尼立功，被索尼终结</a> - huxiu.com</li><li><a href='https://trends.knack.be/geld/consumeren/wat-u-moet-weten-wanneer-u-digitale-games-en-andere-media-koopt/'>PlayStation bant de schijfjes: wat u moet weten wanneer u digitale games en andere media koopt</a> - knack.be</li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XRNHYmhIFOw'>Sony kills physical gaming discs #Vergecast</a> - youtube.com</li><li><a href='https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/07/04/playstation-to-stop-producing-physical-discs-in-2028/'>PlayStation to stop producing physical discs in 2028</a> - businessmirror.com.ph</li><li><a href='https://boingboing.net/2026/07/03/the-age-of-physical-games-begins-to-come-to-a-close-as-playstation-discontinues-discs.html'>The age of physical games begins to come to a close as PlayStation discontinues discs</a> - boingboing.net</li><li><a href='https://www.engadget.com/2207297/playstation-just-struck-a-hammer-blow-to-game-preservation/'>PlayStation just struck a hammer blow to game preservation</a> - engadget.com</li><li><a href='https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/sony-may-have-been-digging-the-grave-for-physical-playstation-games-for-years/'>Sony may have been digging the grave of physical PlayStation games for years.</a> - digitaltrends.com</li><li><a href='https://tweakers.net/nieuws/249744/sony-bouwt-enige-overgebleven-fabriek-voor-fysieke-gameschijven-nu-al-om.html'>Sony bouwt enige overgebleven fabriek voor fysieke gameschijven nu al om</a> - tweakers.net</li><li><a href='https://blitz.bg/tehnologii/sony-izprashta-diskovete-v-minaloto-geymarite-prezhivyavat-revolyuciya_news1160122.html'>Sony изпраща дисковете в миналото, геймърите преживяват революция</a> - blitz.bg</li><li><a href='https://itc.ua/ua/novini/korystuvachi-playstation-masovo-skasovuyut-ps-plus-pislya-rishennya-sony-prypynyty-vypusk-igor-na-dyskah/'>Користувачі PlayStation масово скасовують PS Plus після рішення Sony припинити випуск ігор на дисках</a> - itc.ua</li><li><a href='https://traxion.gg/opinion-sony-ditching-physical-games-is-bad-but-is-there-an-alternative/'>Opinion: Sony ditching physical games is bad, but is there an alternative?</a> - traxion.gg</li><li><a href='https://www.ft.com/content/67d7afb6-117c-4335-815c-72000e610b65'>It is investors vs gamers as Sony ditches discs</a> - ft.com</li><li><a href='https://t3n.de/news/nach-playstation-ankuendigung-darum-will-github-deinen-code-jetzt-auf-cd-brennen-1751060/'>Nach Playstation-Ankündigung: Darum will Github deinen Code jetzt auf CD brennen</a> - t3n.de</li><li><a href='https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/spela/a/K8W5ME/sony-slutar-med-fysiska-playstation-spel'>Stor kritik: Playstation slutar med fysiska spel – och stänger butiker</a> - aftonbladet.se</li><li><a href='https://dtf.ru/gameindustry/5163462-cirkana-otkaz-sony-ot-diskov-novosti-nintendo'>Circana: отказ Sony от дисков не повлияет на планы Nintendo по поддержке физических носителей</a> - dtf.ru</li><li><a href='https://www.leparisien.fr/high-tech/le-jeu-video-nest-pas-un-simple-fichier-apres-labandon-des-disques-par-sony-les-passionnes-sont-depites-03-07-2026-OFLCGSI27NEWJCXOQM6QMJ76DA.php'>« Le jeu vidéo n’est pas un simple fichier » : après l’abandon des disques par Sony, des passionnés dépités</a> - leparisien.fr</li><li><a href='https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/03/Games_ESP32_based_Game_Boy_Steam_Deck_and_Sony_announces_plans_.shtml'>Games: ESP32-based Game Boy, Steam Deck, and "Sony announces plans to stop making PlayStation game discs"</a> - tuxmachines.org</li><li><a href='https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUC021MI0S6A700C2000000/'>ソニーのプレステ、新作ゲームのディスク販売終了　割を食うのは誰か</a> - nikkei.com</li><li><a href='https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/french-presidential-candidate-chimes-in-on-sony-physical-games'>"Video games are not mere merchandise; they are cultural assets, and the law in force must apply to them" — French presidential candidate chimes in on Sony's controversial decision to kill off physical gaming media</a> - windowscentral.com</li><li><a href='https://www.techradar.com/gaming/end-of-an-era-the-historic-playstation-factory-that-manufactured-24-billion-gaming-discs-is-already-being-turned-into-a-micro-optics-lab-just-days-after-sony-announced-its-digital-push'>End of an era — the historic PlayStation factory that manufactured 24 billion gaming discs is already being turned into a micro-optics lab, just days after Sony announced its digital push</a> - techradar.com</li><li><a href='https://habr.com/ru/news/1055236/'>Завод Sony по производству дисков для PlayStation начал перепрофилировать деятельность</a> - habr.com</li><li><a href='https://canaltech.com.br/games/o-fim-dos-discos-sony-fecha-ultima-fabrica-de-midias-fisicas-do-playstation/'>O fim dos discos? Sony fecha última fábrica de mídias físicas do PlayStation</a> - canaltech.com.br</li><li><a href='https://www.cnnturk.com/teknoloji/kutulu-playstation-oyunlari-tarihe-karisiyor-3438780'>Kutulu PlayStation oyunları tarihe karışıyor</a> - cnnturk.com</li><li><a href='https://www.ithome.com/0/972/495.htm'>前 SIE 高管莱登：索尼 PlayStation 抛弃光盘，或对微软、任天堂产生重大影响</a> - ithome.com</li><li><a href='https://mannlif.is/greinar/timamot-i-sogu-playstation/'>Tímamót í sögu PlayStation</a> - mannlif.is</li><li><a href='https://www.lefigaro.fr/secteur/high-tech/fin-des-jeux-video-physiques-sur-playstation-melenchon-denonce-un-triomphe-de-la-marchandisation-totale-20260703'>Fin des jeux vidéo physiques sur PlayStation : Mélenchon dénonce un «triomphe de la marchandisation totale»</a> - lefigaro.fr</li><li><a href='https://spidersweb.pl/2026/07/koniec-pewnej-epoki-sony-odbiera-graczom-wiecej-niz-plyty.html'>Koniec pewnej epoki. Sony odbiera graczom więcej niż płyty</a> - spidersweb.pl</li><li><a href='https://www.gamer.no/artikler/funcom-melder-seg-pa-i-debatten-om-fysiske-spillutgivelser/520649'>Funcom melder seg på i debatten om fysiske spillutgivelser</a> - gamer.no</li><li><a href='https://www.ladepeche.fr/2026/07/03/ne-les-laissons-pas-confisquer-notre-patrimoine-culturel-pourquoi-jean-luc-melenchon-sinsurge-t-il-contre-sony-et-la-fin-des-jeux-video-au-format-13451454.php'>"Ne les laissons pas confisquer notre patrimoine culturel" : pourquoi Jean-Luc Mélenchon s'insurge-t-il contre Sony et la fin des jeux vidéo au format physique ?</a> - ladepeche.fr</li><li><a href='https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/07/physical-media-is-precious-and-this-open-source-gizmo-can-help-you-restore-yours'>Physical Media Is Precious, And This Open-Source Gizmo Can Help You Restore Yours</a> - timeextension.com</li><li><a href='https://www.destructoid.com/git-hub-cd-rom-code/'>Microsoft-owned GitHub offers coders chance to put their work on a disc in response to Sony’s decision to kill physical media</a> - destructoid.com</li><li><a href='https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/your-code-is-physically-yours-forever-until-you-lose-it-lets-be-real-github-wagging-its-finger-at-sonys-own-goal-is-offering-cd-roms-of-your-code-for-a-few-days/'>'Your code is physically yours, forever. Until you lose it, let's be real': Github, wagging its finger at Sony's own goal, is offering CD-ROMs of your code for a few days</a> - pcgamer.com</li><li><a href='https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/github-thumbs-nose-at-sonys-controversial-end-to-physical-media-with-its-introduction-of-repo-cds-offers-limited-run-of-1-000-cd-rom-copies-of-public-github-repos-for-preservation'>GitHub thumbs nose at Sony's controversial end to physical media with its introduction of Repo CDs — offers limited run of 1,000 CD-ROM copies of public GitHub repos for preservation</a> - tomshardware.com</li><li><a href='https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/07/03/microsoft-github-is-burning-free-cds-of-your-public-code-to-troll-playstation-and-xbox-should-take-notes/'>Microsoft GitHub is burning free CDs of your public code to troll PlayStation, and XBOX should take notes</a> - windowslatest.com</li><li><a href='https://vc.ru/marketing/3009379-github-zapustil-uslugu-zapisi-repozitoriev-na-cd-diski'>GitHub в шутку запустил временную услугу записи репозиториев на CD-диски — на фоне отказа Sony от производства дисков с играми</a> - vc.ru</li><li><a href='https://www.golem.de/news/sony-und-rockstar-trollen-microsoft-brennt-github-code-auf-cd-und-versendet-ihn-2607-210467.html'>Sony und Rockstar trollen: Microsoft brennt Github-Code auf CD und versendet ihn</a> - golem.de</li></ul>
Sony to end PlayStation game disc production in 2028

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:30:00 -0000

<p>Sony Interactive Entertainment said it will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028, moving new titles to digital formats sold through the PlayStation Store and participating retailers. Games already on sale, and titles released before the cutoff, will remain available on Blu-ray discs, Sony said. Sony described the move as a response to how players buy games, saying demand for downloadable versions has far exceeded demand for discs. The decision makes PlayStation the first major console platform to abandon physical game discs for new releases, according to Quartz. Sid Shuman, senior director of content communications at Sony Interactive Entertainment, wrote that the shift would let the company “align more closely” with how most players access games today. The announcement drew criticism from game preservation advocates, physical-media publishers, fans and politicians, while Sony’s manufacturing plans showed the change was in preparation before the public announcement. Sony DADC’s Thalgau, Austria, plant is being retooled for optical microlenses after a reported €30 million investment, and its CEO Dietmar Tanzer said PlayStation disc production would fall to roughly 10% of the plant’s current volume by 2028.</p><img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/kcoBlDd8LKlj5jfXCI_p35Wvy8e41I6qoPwMYyxjlWsovYeowlQFZdX9IRKWaTktUvvcz7Ldn7Q53-Sj4mLwn63IVR_MQNVrRWl6gVstwY6oSdlIhZMaxnF-ehKbwKk0XOwbTYVXlz3GU-9vqQ' alt='PlayStation disc imagery used in coverage of Sony’s planned end to new physical game discs.' /><br /><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Revenue mix: In the year ended March 2026, PlayStation disc sales accounted for just 5% of Sony’s game software revenue of 2.64 trillion yen.</li><li>Storefront control: The Financial Times cast the move as an investor-versus-gamer trade-off, saying Sony presented the shift as consumer preference rather than a way to extract more rent.</li><li>Factory transition: The Thalgau plant currently produces about 600,000 discs daily, with PlayStation accounting for roughly half of that output.</li><li>Fan backlash: An IGN poll of more than 13,000 respondents found 90.2% opposed an all-digital gaming future.</li><li>Legacy stores: Sony will phase out PS3 and PS Vita store purchases: Mexico, Honduras, and Nicaragua lose purchasing in August 2026, followed by the Middle East and other Latin American countries later in 2026, with a global shutdown by July 2027; previously purchased games remain downloadable.</li></ul><h3>Perspectives:</h3><ul><li>Iam8bit: Co-owners Jon Gibson and Amanda White said physical games remain vital to preservation, ownership and consumer choice, adding that the company’s commitment to those values was unchanged. (<a href='https://games.mxdwn.com/news/game-industry-pushes-back-against-sonys-end-of-physical-playstation-games/'>MXDWN Games</a>)</li><li>Shawn Layden: The former PlayStation executive said he did not agree with the decision but viewed it largely as a “straight spreadsheet” call driven by the gap between disc and digital sales. (<a href='https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/07/its-a-fairly-dramatic-decision-shawn-layden-reacts-to-playstations-all-digital-plan'>Push Square</a>)</li><li>Jean-Luc Mélenchon: The French presidential candidate argued that video games are cultural assets rather than ordinary merchandise and said laws should protect buyers’ rights when access becomes digital and revocable. (<a href='https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/french-presidential-candidate-chimes-in-on-sony-physical-games'>Windows Central</a>)</li><li>Hideo Kojima: Kojima reposted his 2021 warning that access to digital data can be cut off after political, social or technological changes, without directly naming Sony’s announcement. (<a href='https://www.ign.com/articles/the-view-from-japan-playstations-push-for-an-all-digital-future-raises-concerns-from-gamers-and-developers-including-a-well-timed-retweet-from-hideo-kojima'>IGN</a>)</li><li>GitHub: The Microsoft-owned platform offered developers a limited run of CD-ROMs containing public repositories, using the phrase “physically yours, forever” in a post reacting to the physical-media debate. (<a href='https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/07/03/microsoft-github-is-burning-free-cds-of-your-public-code-to-troll-playstation-and-xbox-should-take-notes/'>Windows Latest</a>)</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://www.engadget.com/2207297/playstation-just-struck-a-hammer-blow-to-game-preservation/'>PlayStation just struck a hammer blow to game preservation</a> - engadget.com</li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XRNHYmhIFOw'>Sony kills physical gaming discs #Vergecast</a> - youtube.com</li><li><a href='https://boingboing.net/2026/07/03/the-age-of-physical-games-begins-to-come-to-a-close-as-playstation-discontinues-discs.html'>The age of physical games begins to come to a close as PlayStation discontinues discs</a> - boingboing.net</li><li><a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5AFBVV95cUxNLWRyOUtsSmVvNV9EQVBDNldtNzlrQ1dPZU1oSHVEb2hYTW80dENvRWpQRUFXTjJCN2hXMm1BYnMtUUhuV1dQQkZlSXJVTjdoeno5eHQwYUpfM0tHMUNYaFhDd2dGVVlBQXVhaTlMOXNDd09uN3VkUnlLaXp1OFFoOURTZ2xTYjQ1RWdKLW9TOF8yQWV1bVkyZUFxMzlnTDRIeE5naGZNQmpoLUVXZXZYdE1UYU10WlRxekNEVTFfQUx6aFF3anM1MEZwRWRkZmtBVkRCQUU2UDFvQmVMNmMxUUhUX0I'>"We are profoundly disappointed by Sony's decision" – Game companies express dismay at the end of PlayStation disc production - GamesIndustry.biz</a> - google.com</li><li><a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1umwcd7/french_presidential_candidate_calls_for/'>French Presidential Candidate Calls For Legislation After PlayStation Announces End To Physical Discs</a> - reddit.com</li><li><a href='https://qz.com/playstation-physical-disc-production-ending-2028-070126'>PlayStation will stop making physical game discs for new titles in January 2028</a> - qz.com</li><li><a href='https://news.tuoitre.vn/sony-to-stop-making-playstation-game-discs-in-2028-103260703115918643.htm'>Sony to stop making PlayStation game discs in 2028</a> - tuoitre.vn</li><li><a href='https://trends.knack.be/geld/consumeren/wat-u-moet-weten-wanneer-u-digitale-games-en-andere-media-koopt/'>PlayStation bant de schijfjes: wat u moet weten wanneer u digitale games en andere media koopt</a> - knack.be</li><li><a href='https://techgenyz.com/sony-ends-physical-playstation-game-disc-by-ps6-game/'>Sony Ends Physical PlayStation Game Discs by 2028, Shifts New PS5 and PS6 Games to Digital-Only Distribution</a> - techgenyz.com</li><li><a href='https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/07/04/playstation-to-stop-producing-physical-discs-in-2028/'>PlayStation to stop producing physical discs in 2028</a> - businessmirror.com.ph</li><li><a href='https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/tech/3280912/sony-to-end-playstation-game-discs-in-2028'>Sony to end PlayStation game discs in 2028</a> - bangkokpost.com</li><li><a href='https://wccftech.com/playstations-disc-death-long-time-in-the-making-digital-revenue/'>PlayStation’s Disc Death Was A Long Time in the Making, Ex-Boss Says, as 95% Digital Revenue Sealed the Fate</a> - wccftech.com</li><li><a href='https://games.mxdwn.com/news/game-industry-pushes-back-against-sonys-end-of-physical-playstation-games/'>Game Industry Pushes Back Against Sony’s End of Physical PlayStation Games</a> - mxdwn.com</li><li><a href='https://www.huxiu.com/article/4872585.html'>游戏光盘时代结束：为索尼立功，被索尼终结</a> - huxiu.com</li><li><a href='https://www.leparisien.fr/high-tech/le-jeu-video-nest-pas-un-simple-fichier-apres-labandon-des-disques-par-sony-les-passionnes-sont-depites-03-07-2026-OFLCGSI27NEWJCXOQM6QMJ76DA.php'>« Le jeu vidéo n’est pas un simple fichier » : après l’abandon des disques par Sony, des passionnés dépités</a> - leparisien.fr</li><li><a href='https://www.ft.com/content/67d7afb6-117c-4335-815c-72000e610b65'>It is investors vs gamers as Sony ditches discs</a> - ft.com</li><li><a href='https://www.gamesradar.com/games/playstations-disc-less-future-could-heavily-influence-xbox-and-nintendos-approach-to-physical-games-former-sony-boss-says-calling-the-decision-dramatic/'>PlayStation's disc-less future could "heavily influence" Xbox and Nintendo's approach to physical games, former Sony boss says, calling the decision "dramatic"</a> - gamesradar.com</li><li><a href='https://blitz.bg/tehnologii/sony-izprashta-diskovete-v-minaloto-geymarite-prezhivyavat-revolyuciya_news1160122.html'>Sony изпраща дисковете в миналото, геймърите преживяват революция</a> - blitz.bg</li><li><a href='https://www.ign.com/articles/the-view-from-japan-playstations-push-for-an-all-digital-future-raises-concerns-from-gamers-and-developers-including-a-well-timed-retweet-from-hideo-kojima'>The View From Japan: PlayStation's Push for an All-Digital Future Raises Concern From Gamers and Developers — and a Well-Timed Retweet From Hideo Kojima</a> - ign.com</li><li><a href='https://t3n.de/news/nach-playstation-ankuendigung-darum-will-github-deinen-code-jetzt-auf-cd-brennen-1751060/'>Nach Playstation-Ankündigung: Darum will Github deinen Code jetzt auf CD brennen</a> - t3n.de</li><li><a href='https://traxion.gg/opinion-sony-ditching-physical-games-is-bad-but-is-there-an-alternative/'>Opinion: Sony ditching physical games is bad, but is there an alternative?</a> - traxion.gg</li><li><a href='https://www.lesnumeriques.com/jeux-video/fin-des-jeux-physiques-sony-sacrifie-deja-sa-toute-derniere-usine-de-disques-playstation-pour-produire-autre-chose-n258814.html'>Actualité : Fin des jeux physiques : Sony sacrifie déjà sa toute dernière usine de disques PlayStation pour produire autre chose</a> - lesnumeriques.com</li><li><a href='https://dtf.ru/gameindustry/5163462-cirkana-otkaz-sony-ot-diskov-novosti-nintendo'>Circana: отказ Sony от дисков не повлияет на планы Nintendo по поддержке физических носителей</a> - dtf.ru</li><li><a href='https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/french-presidential-candidate-chimes-in-on-sony-physical-games'>"Video games are not mere merchandise; they are cultural assets, and the law in force must apply to them" — French presidential candidate chimes in on Sony's controversial decision to kill off physical gaming media</a> - windowscentral.com</li><li><a href='https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/07/even-politicians-are-commenting-on-sonys-decision-to-stop-making-physical-games'>Even Politicians Are Commenting on Sony's Decision to Stop Making Physical Games</a> - pushsquare.com</li><li><a href='https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/07/03/microsoft-github-is-burning-free-cds-of-your-public-code-to-troll-playstation-and-xbox-should-take-notes/'>Microsoft GitHub is burning free CDs of your public code to troll PlayStation, and XBOX should take notes</a> - windowslatest.com</li><li><a href='https://itc.ua/ua/novini/korystuvachi-playstation-masovo-skasovuyut-ps-plus-pislya-rishennya-sony-prypynyty-vypusk-igor-na-dyskah/'>Користувачі PlayStation масово скасовують PS Plus після рішення Sony припинити випуск ігор на дисках</a> - itc.ua</li><li><a href='https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/spela/a/K8W5ME/sony-slutar-med-fysiska-playstation-spel'>Stor kritik: Playstation slutar med fysiska spel – och stänger butiker</a> - aftonbladet.se</li><li><a href='https://canaltech.com.br/games/o-fim-dos-discos-sony-fecha-ultima-fabrica-de-midias-fisicas-do-playstation/'>O fim dos discos? Sony fecha última fábrica de mídias físicas do PlayStation</a> - canaltech.com.br</li><li><a href='https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUC021MI0S6A700C2000000/'>ソニーのプレステ、新作ゲームのディスク販売終了　割を食うのは誰か</a> - nikkei.com</li><li><a href='https://www.thegamer.com/playstation-shawn-layden-disagrees-shift-away-physical-games/'>Sony's Former President Disagrees With Halting Physical Game Production</a> - thegamer.com</li><li><a href='https://kotaku.com/trolling-memes-and-petitions-the-fallout-over-playstation-killing-game-discs-is-everywhere-2000712490'>Trolling, Memes, And Petitions: The Fallout Over PlayStation Killing Game Discs Is Everywhere</a> - kotaku.com</li><li><a href='https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/03/Games_ESP32_based_Game_Boy_Steam_Deck_and_Sony_announces_plans_.shtml'>Games: ESP32-based Game Boy, Steam Deck, and "Sony announces plans to stop making PlayStation game discs"</a> - tuxmachines.org</li><li><a href='https://habr.com/ru/news/1055282/'>В GitHub в ответ на отказ Sony от дисков предложили разработчикам выслать их код из репозиториев на CD</a> - habr.com</li><li><a href='https://www.computerbild.de/artikel/News-Spiele-Warum-das-Ende-der-Gaming-Disc-unseren-Autor-mehr-trifft-als-es-sollte-tbk-41047909.html'>Warum das Ende der Gaming-Disc unseren Autor mehr trifft, als es sollte</a> - computerbild.de</li><li><a href='https://www.lefigaro.fr/secteur/high-tech/fin-des-jeux-video-physiques-sur-playstation-melenchon-denonce-un-triomphe-de-la-marchandisation-totale-20260703'>Fin des jeux vidéo physiques sur PlayStation : Mélenchon dénonce un «triomphe de la marchandisation totale»</a> - lefigaro.fr</li><li><a href='https://www.cnnturk.com/teknoloji/yolun-sonu-gorundu-3438778'>Yolun Sonu Göründü</a> - cnnturk.com</li><li><a href='https://spidersweb.pl/2026/07/koniec-pewnej-epoki-sony-odbiera-graczom-wiecej-niz-plyty.html'>Koniec pewnej epoki. Sony odbiera graczom więcej niż płyty</a> - spidersweb.pl</li><li><a href='https://www.ladepeche.fr/2026/07/03/ne-les-laissons-pas-confisquer-notre-patrimoine-culturel-pourquoi-jean-luc-melenchon-sinsurge-t-il-contre-sony-et-la-fin-des-jeux-video-au-format-13451454.php'>"Ne les laissons pas confisquer notre patrimoine culturel" : pourquoi Jean-Luc Mélenchon s'insurge-t-il contre Sony et la fin des jeux vidéo au format physique ?</a> - ladepeche.fr</li><li><a href='https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/sony-may-have-been-digging-the-grave-for-physical-playstation-games-for-years/'>Sony may have been digging the grave of physical PlayStation games for years.</a> - digitaltrends.com</li><li><a href='https://www.techradar.com/gaming/end-of-an-era-the-historic-playstation-factory-that-manufactured-24-billion-gaming-discs-is-already-being-turned-into-a-micro-optics-lab-just-days-after-sony-announced-its-digital-push'>End of an era — the historic PlayStation factory that manufactured 24 billion gaming discs is already being turned into a micro-optics lab, just days after Sony announced its digital push</a> - techradar.com</li><li><a href='https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-playstation-disc-factory-repurposed'>Sony has already started repurposing its lone PlayStation disc factory, and the body of physical gaming isn't even cold</a> - eurogamer.net</li><li><a href='https://gameranx.com/updates/id/563283/article/sonys-largest-playstation-disc-factory-is-already-scheduled-to-switch-to-optical-microlenses/'>Sony’s Largest PlayStation Disc Factory Is Already Scheduled To Switch To Optical Microlenses</a> - gameranx.com</li><li><a href='https://tweakers.net/nieuws/249744/sony-bouwt-enige-overgebleven-fabriek-voor-fysieke-gameschijven-nu-al-om.html'>Sony bouwt enige overgebleven fabriek voor fysieke gameschijven nu al om</a> - tweakers.net</li><li><a href='https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/github-thumbs-nose-at-sonys-controversial-end-to-physical-media-with-its-introduction-of-repo-cds-offers-limited-run-of-1-000-cd-rom-copies-of-public-github-repos-for-preservation'>GitHub thumbs nose at Sony's controversial end to physical media with its introduction of Repo CDs — offers limited run of 1,000 CD-ROM copies of public GitHub repos for preservation</a> - tomshardware.com</li><li><a href='https://www.destructoid.com/git-hub-cd-rom-code/'>Microsoft-owned GitHub offers coders chance to put their work on a disc in response to Sony’s decision to kill physical media</a> - destructoid.com</li><li><a href='https://vc.ru/marketing/3009379-github-zapustil-uslugu-zapisi-repozitoriev-na-cd-diski'>GitHub в шутку запустил временную услугу записи репозиториев на CD-диски — на фоне отказа Sony от производства дисков с играми</a> - vc.ru</li><li><a href='https://www.golem.de/news/sony-und-rockstar-trollen-microsoft-brennt-github-code-auf-cd-und-versendet-ihn-2607-210467.html'>Sony und Rockstar trollen: Microsoft brennt Github-Code auf CD und versendet ihn</a> - golem.de</li></ul>
Valve Steam Machine owner reports GPU failure after launch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:58:19 -0000

<p>An early Steam Machine owner who uses the Reddit username me_hill reported that Valve’s new living-room gaming PC stopped working after roughly 20 minutes of use, after playing No Man’s Sky for about five minutes and installing an available update. The device stopped outputting video and showed a red LED pattern that users have dubbed the “Red Line of Death”. Valve’s support documentation identifies a breathing red light on the right half of the Steam Machine’s LED bar, paired with a red indicator light, as a GPU failure. Reports said the Steam Machine’s GPU is soldered to the motherboard, making the fault difficult for regular users to repair without manufacturer support. Ubergizmo reported that the affected buyer contacted Steam Support to start a return. Yahoo reported that the Reddit poster later said the problem appeared to be resolved after several power cycles and BIOS steps, although the poster said the experience fell short of the expected plug-and-play setup. TechRadar and Ubergizmo said there was no evidence at the time that the defect affected a larger production batch.</p><img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/EivYPIVp70FUmjH9OBLG5QtceTBwi134xHILO4gDAFbJeI3CwI4MxneOXOpOJ0xqzDOO5wju_Zpqt7tF233Tx6scTqD11ut2WgecbPU73IXMSujI-JWzGeCVleCsHLyz' alt='Steam Machine showing a red LED failure line' /><br /><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Error codes: Valve’s manual lists distinct red-light patterns for overheating, SSD detection errors, RAM detection errors, memory training failure and GPU failure.</li><li>Thermal alerts: A solid red strip indicates overheating when the CPU exceeds 95°C or the GPU exceeds 90°C, according to the Steam Machine documentation cited by Ubergizmo and ComputerBase.</li><li>Launch timing: Android Authority said Valve opened Steam Machine reservations in late June and that units had already begun reaching some early buyers.</li><li>Warranty route: Gameranx reported that Valve provides a one-year limited warranty for Steam Machines, meaning a severe hardware failure may require repair or replacement through Valve.</li></ul><blockquote>Well, the Steam Machine was pretty cool for the 20 minutes that it worked - u/me_hill</blockquote><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/brand-new-steam-machine-hit-with-red-line-of-death-gpu-failure-after-playing-no-mans-sky-for-just-five-minutes-console-bricked-itself-following-update-in-incident-eerily-reminiscent-of-xbox-360-launch'>Brand new Steam Machine hit with 'red line of death' GPU failure after playing No Man's Sky for just five minutes — console 'bricked itself' following update in failure that echoes the horror of the Xbox 360's infamous RROD</a> - tomshardware.com</li><li><a href='https://www.ubergizmo.com/2026/07/early-steam-machine-buyers-report-red-line-of-death/'>Early Steam Machine Buyers Report ‘Red Line Of Death’</a> - ubergizmo.com</li><li><a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/1umfg1b/early_steam_machine_user_mourns_red_line_of_death/'>Early Steam Machine user mourns "red line of death" following GPU failure</a> - reddit.com</li><li><a href='https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/steam-machine-hits-red-line-of-death-issues-but-theres-no-need-to-panic-about-bricked-pcs-yet'>Steam Machine hits 'Red Line of Death' issues — but there's no need to panic about bricked PCs yet</a> - techradar.com</li><li><a href='https://www.androidauthority.com/steam-machine-red-line-of-death-rlod-error-3684032/'>This Steam Machine user only got 20 minutes in before encountering the Red Line of Death</a> - androidauthority.com</li><li><a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxPeHJxbWJxN29rSmlxMGtUcDA1UmNXNHJJczhaMUNhemkzbnlCR3E2eFNTc2lqRG5nM0ZIZlVEQUtnMzU5Q3RscVRDVzdSS1VqMWdsT3JpTTlxaWRQY2ppakVMejdjR1ZHbHVPRkhLSE4xai1GUHk0MXpRNDNUNU0zeGF4Y1dmODMxY192SGNOUnI4dTRmQm5NZnRkZVl6NEtKeHIybXNVNXM4eHhiYXpldm1IRTNqZw'>Early Steam Machine user mourns "red line of death" following GPU failure - Digital Foundry</a> - google.com</li><li><a href='https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/uh-oh-the-steam-machine-is-having-its-own-xbox-360-red-ring-of-death-moment-and-valves-lightbar-codes-point-towards-gpu-failure/'>Uh-oh, the Steam Machine is having its own Xbox 360 "Red Ring of Death" moment, and Valve's lightbar codes point towards GPU failure</a> - gamesradar.com</li><li><a href='https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steam-machine-red-line-of-death'>Xbox's Red Ring of Death still haunts gamers as Steam Machine owners report a "Red Line of Death" after GPU failures</a> - windowscentral.com</li><li><a href='https://www.destructoid.com/steam-machine-failures/'>It’s 2006 all over again: Steam Machines are suffering from ‘Red Line of Death’ as user reports untimely GPU failure</a> - destructoid.com</li><li><a href='https://www.computerbase.de/news/gaming/red-line-of-death-bericht-ueber-erste-steam-machine-mit-gpu-fehler.98219/'>„Red Line of Death“: Bericht über erste Steam Machine mit GPU-Fehler</a> - computerbase.de</li><li><a href='https://tw.news.yahoo.com/steam-machine%E5%89%9B%E4%B8%8A%E5%B8%82%E5%B0%B1%E5%82%B3%E7%81%BD%E6%83%85%EF%BC%81%E5%8F%AA%E7%8E%A95%E5%88%86%E9%90%98%E5%B0%B1%E3%80%8C%E6%AD%BB%E4%BA%A1%E7%B4%85%E7%B7%9A%E3%80%8D%E8%AE%8A%E7%A3%9A%E5%BC%95%E7%B6%B2%E6%86%82%EF%BC%9A%E3%80%8C360%E7%B4%85%E7%92%B0%E3%80%8D%E9%87%8D%E7%8F%BE-064937742.html'>Steam Machine剛上市就傳災情！只玩5分鐘就「死亡紅線」變磚引網憂：「360紅環」重現</a> - yahoo.com</li><li><a href='https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-pcs/valves-aim-for-a-console-like-experience-with-its-steam-machine-lands-a-little-too-close-for-comfort-as-one-of-the-first-cases-of-red-line-of-death-comes-to-light/'>Valve's aim for a console-like experience with its Steam Machine lands a little too close for comfort as one of the first cases of 'Red Line of Death' comes to light</a> - pcgamer.com</li><li><a href='https://gameranx.com/updates/id/563287/article/a-steam-machine-has-already-failed-in-the-wild-with-its-own-red-line-of-death/'>A Steam Machine Has Already Failed In The Wild, With Its Own “Red Line Of Death”</a> - gameranx.com</li><li><a href='https://www.frandroid.com/marques/valve/3169231_un-joueur-de-steam-machine-signale-une-panne-de-carte-graphique-trahie-par-le-voyant-de-la-console'>Un joueur de Steam Machine signale une panne de carte graphique, trahie par le voyant de la console</a> - frandroid.com</li><li><a href='https://3c.ltn.com.tw/news/66682'>Steam Machine首爆「紅線死機」！玩家崩潰開機20分鐘就故障</a> - ltn.com.tw</li><li><a href='https://itavisen.no/2026/07/03/na-har-det-skjedd-for-forste-gang/'>Nå har det skjedd for første gang</a> - itavisen.no</li><li><a href='https://itc.ua/ua/novini/chervona-liniya-smerti-korystuvach-povidomyv-pro-pershyj-vypadok-nespravnosti-steam-machine/'>Червона лінія смерті: користувач повідомив про перший випадок несправності Steam Machine</a> - itc.ua</li></ul>