Rumors suggest that some third-party publishers may be growing frustrated with Sony's social media strategy following its decision to discontinue PlayStation discs in 2028. Sony has been under fire since its July 1 announcement, with most of the backlash coming from fans unhappy with the decision. Now, some people claim to have insider information suggesting that frustration with the Japanese company and PlayStation might extend beyond just the players.
The first major wave of user backlash began on July 7, when PlayStation finally broke its silence on social media. The company acted as if nothing had happened, posting about games and other topics unrelated to its recently announced no-disc policy. Many fans viewed this as disrespectful and flooded every PlayStation post with thousands of negative comments, mostly reminding Sony that the user base had not forgotten the controversial decision. Now, that same fan-led movement is reportedly causing frustration among third-party publishers as well.
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