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• Latest news Circana: US physical PS5 game sales weak as Sony ends disc support in 2028

  Sony has announced it will end support for physical PlayStation discs in 2028. Circana data shows only two PlayStation games sold more than 10,000 physical units in the US the week ending July 11, 2026, and just seven titles have topped 100,000 so far in 2026. Analysts note a long-term decline in physical game spending and say petitions or comments are unlikely to change manufacturer decisions.

• Latest news Ghost Recon Wildlands getting PS5/Xbox Series Definitive Edition; remaster unclear

  Eurogamer reports a Definitive Edition of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands is appearing for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The move comes ahead of the game's 10th anniversary next March, suggesting an early celebration by Ubisoft. It is not yet clear whether the release is a full remaster or a standard re-release. No official details or release date have been confirmed.

• Latest news Only seven PlayStation games sold over 100,000 physical copies in US this year

  New sales data shows only seven PlayStation titles have exceeded 100,000 physical sales in the US so far this year. The result points to declining demand for physical discs. Sony’s move toward a discless PlayStation has drawn criticism but aligns with these sales trends.

• Latest news Jennifer English steps down as Gwendolyn's voice in Tides of Annihilation

  Eclipse Glow Games says Jennifer English left the role of protagonist Gwendolyn in June for personal health reasons. She will remain involved in an advisory capacity and helped recommend her replacement. The new actor is currently recording lines and will be heard in the Gamescom 2026 demo; the game has no release date yet and is planned for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

• Latest news Deborah Ann Woll unbothered by backlash to God of War Laufey reveal

  Actress Deborah Ann Woll says she feels "totally unbothered" by negative reactions to the God of War Laufey announcement. She told TikTok creator quinnphobic at Florida Supercon that being off social media helps and that she believes the game is great. The reveal, which centers on Laufey rather than Kratos, prompted online criticism. Previous God of War titles have received delayed PC releases, so a PC launch timeline for Laufey is still unclear.

• Latest news Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta in July 2026 — 4v4 team fighter

  The Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta runs in July 2026 and gives players the first public look at the game. It’s a fast, team-focused 4v4 fighter built around assists, tagging and sustained pressure. The beta is available on PC and PlayStation 5 for download through each platform’s store. Play to learn team strategies and core mechanics before launch.

• Latest news PS Plus Premium and Extra: July games announced

  PlayStation has revealed the July game line-up for PS Plus Premium and Extra. The monthly drop adds a new batch of titles for subscribers to play over the summer. Eurogamer covered the announcement and the list of included games.

• Latest news Moss: The Forgotten Relic brings Moss and Book 2 to non‑VR consoles

  Polyarc has released Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a flat‑screen compilation of Moss and Moss: Book 2 playable without a VR headset. The package adapts both original VR titles for standard consoles. It delivers a strong adventure experience overall, with a few minor hiccups.

• Latest news Dying Light: The Beast cancels PS4 and Xbox One releases

  Techland has canceled PS4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast. The game launched last year on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and the studio says last-gen consoles lack the processing power and memory for its advanced visuals and open world. Development on older consoles would have required technical compromises, so preorders for those platforms are eligible for refunds.

• Latest news Mexico prepares anti-trust complaint over Sony ending PlayStation discs

  Representatives in Mexico say they will file a formal anti‑trust complaint after Sony announced it will stop PlayStation disc manufacturing by January 2028. The complaint alleges the decision is anti‑competitive and harmful to consumers. The filing is expected soon.

• Latest news Fan-made PC port restores cut boss and content in Silent Hill: Downpour

  Indie_RU is developing a native PC port of Silent Hill: Downpour with uncapped framerate and higher resolutions. The mod restores deleted material including cutscenes, notes, dialogue, sidequests, extra weapons and a cut boss seen in early trailers called the "Monocle Man." The project targets a September/October release window.

• Latest news Dutch group says PlayStation disc phase-out strengthens €400m lawsuit

  Dutch consumer group Stichting Massaschade & Consument (SM&C) is pursuing a €400 million suit against Sony over the PlayStation Store's 30% commission. SM&C argues Sony's plan to stop selling physical PlayStation discs by 2028 removes the second‑hand market and any alternative to the store, concentrating price and usage control. The group says that loss of physical sales strengthens its claim; the case is compared to past Apple and Steam platform disputes.

• Latest news Analyst: Sony's plan to end game discs by 2028 echoes Apple's CD-drive shift

  Sony will stop producing physical PlayStation game discs starting in 2028. Analyst Daniel Ahmad compares the move to Apple's removal of CD drives, saying early complaints often fade. He says the console market is already largely digital and views Sony's decision as a platform-led push to boost revenue per user.

• Latest news Sony to end large-scale production of new-game discs from January 2028

  Sony announced it will stop large-scale production of physical discs for new PlayStation games in January 2028. The move has prompted industry concern about effects on traditional retailers, game preservation and the wider console market. Experts say it could influence how other manufacturers approach physical releases and long-term access to games.

• Latest news Echoes of Aincrad launches July 9 — PC and console times, price, preload

  Bandai Namco's Echoes of Aincrad releases July 9 for PC, PlayStation and Xbox. PC launch is 3pm PDT (6pm EDT / 11pm BST / 12am CEST / 8am AEST / 10am NZST); consoles go live at 9pm PDT (midnight in several other regions). Base price on Steam is $70/£55 with a $20 deluxe upgrade and expansion due later this year. Steam has no preload available, though consoles do, and the Steam Next Fest demo remains available.

• Latest news Mortal Shell 2 to release 20 August 2026 on PC and consoles

  Developer Cold Symmetry has announced Mortal Shell 2 will launch on 20 August 2026. The game arrives on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The exact release date resolves earlier ambiguity after the studio had only confirmed a 2026 release window.

• Latest news Analyst: Sony's 2028 all-digital move driven by profitability, not loyalty

  Sony will stop producing physical PlayStation discs starting in 2028 and third-party games on PlayStation will also go all-digital. Circana analyst Mat Piscatella and other industry observers say companies prioritize profit over customer loyalty. Digital sales offer much higher margins, and experts expect Sony is unlikely to reverse the decision.

• Latest news Over 220,000 sign petition urging Sony to keep PlayStation discs

  Canadian retailer PNP Games launched a Change.org petition on July 1 asking Sony to continue producing PlayStation game discs past January 2028. The petition has gathered more than 220,000 signatures. PNP Games argues ending physical media would harm retailers, the pre-owned market, collectors and jobs and would reduce consumer choice. The campaign asks Sony to reverse or revise its plan to end disc production.

• Latest news Arc Raiders adds separate Solo, Duo and Trio matchmaking tracking

  Patch 1.36.0 for Arc Raiders introduces separate playstyle tracking for Solo, Duo and Trio matchmaking pools. The update is live now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. The change, requested by players, makes each queue’s behaviour count independently in matchmaking.

• Latest news Housemarque's PS5 roguelike Saros gets a 2.5-hour free trial

  Housemarque is offering a free 2.5-hour trial of Saros on PS5. The trial lets players sample the arcade-style roguelike shooter. It is available to anyone who wants to try the game before buying.

• Latest news Hideo Kojima says end of game discs is 'really sad' as industry shifts digital

  Hideo Kojima told attendees at the Il Cinema in Piazza film festival he finds the move away from physical game discs "really sad." He said he is stockpiling Blu-rays and CDs and noted Sony plans to end PlayStation disc production in 2028. Kojima warned that a shift to streaming could remove local ownership and complicate game preservation; some preservationists have suggested piracy could become a last-resort option.

• Latest news Sony to end game-disc production from Jan 2028; experts note control, PS6 and price impacts

  Sony announced it will stop producing physical game discs from January 2028. Industry experts say the move is largely about control over distribution and purchases. They predict it could influence PlayStation 6 strategy and the pricing or availability of games, and may accelerate the decline of the physical market.

• Latest news Sony limits attachable PlayStation disc drives to one per order amid high demand

  Sony is restricting sales of attachable disc drives to one per order because of high demand. The rationing remains in place even as Sony says it will end production of physical PlayStation game discs. The company cites changing consumer trends for the move.

• Latest news Cyberpunk 2077 surpasses 40 million copies sold

  CD Projekt announced on July 3, 2026 that Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies. The game has been significantly updated since its troubled 2020 launch and now carries a "Very Positive" Steam rating. The studio says the milestone supports future franchise projects, including the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 anime this fall, though leadership acknowledges some players' trust remains lost.

• Latest news GOG urges focus on game ownership as Sony phases out PlayStation discs

  Sony has announced it will stop releasing PlayStation game discs, prompting renewed discussion about digital ownership. GOG, a PC store known for opposing DRM, reiterated the importance of preserving player ownership rights and access. The change highlights wider concerns about how digital-only distribution affects consumers.

• Latest news Sony repurposes last PlayStation disc factory days after ending physical production

  Sony has begun converting its final PlayStation disc manufacturing facility just days after announcing it will stop producing physical game discs. The change follows the company’s decision to cease physical game production and underscores a move toward digital distribution. No detailed public plan for the facility’s new use has been released.

• Latest news Shawn Layden: Sony's decision to end game discs was a 'spreadsheet' decision

  Former PlayStation Worldwide Studios head Shawn Layden said Sony's surprise move to stop producing game discs was "fairly dramatic" and likely driven by financial analysis. He called it "a spreadsheet" decision and said second-hand sales weren't the main factor. Layden added Sony had debated this choice internally for years.

• Latest news Analyst: Sony dropping PlayStation discs aims at profitability and control

  Sony will stop supporting PlayStation game discs in January 2028. Alinea Analytics' Rhys Elliott says the shift is driven by profitability and control, since digital sales capture revenue that rentals and resales do not. He also notes developers may benefit from changes to disc-related certification timing, while consumers could lose resale and lower-price options.

• Latest news Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced preloads start June 22; game launches July 9

  Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced launches July 9. Ubisoft published preload windows: Xbox Series X|S from June 22 at 14:00 UTC, PS5 at July 7 00:00 local time, and PC at July 7 at 14:00 UTC. Editions include Standard ($60), Digital Deluxe ($70) and Collector's ($200). The remake updates combat, AI, social stealth and Jackdaw customization.

• Latest news Ex-PlayStation Head Shuhei Yoshida Calls Steam Machine 'Meh', Questions Value

  Former SIE Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida posted early impressions of Valve's Steam Machine on X, calling its performance "meh" and saying it's hard to recommend at its $1,000+ price. He noted default 1080p, long boot times, and that he'd only tested it for a few hours. Yoshida did praise the small form factor, quiet operation, changeable faceplate and easy-to-use UI. Steam Machines began shipping June 29 amid possible delays and higher resale prices.