PS5 developers are being told not to talk about physical games on socials
Sony has reportedly implemented strict social media guidelines for PlayStation employees to prevent them from discussing the company's decision to phase out physical game releases by 2027. Despite significant public backlash, the company has maintained a policy of silence on the matter.
Why it matters
This reflects a broader industry shift toward digital-only distribution and the tension between corporate strategy and consumer preference.
Employees are described as being under ‘the strictest social media guidelines’ (YouTube)
A PlayStation developer has offered an explanation for why Sony isn’t responding to the widespread complaints about going digital-only.
It’s been a few weeks now, since Sony announced it will no longer be releasing physical PlayStation games, after 2027, and the online backlash has refused to simmer down.
Angry comments continue to flood any and every social media post and YouTube upload from the official PlayStation channels and yet Sony has refused to even acknowledge any of the backlash.
Some may interpret the silence as Sony being taken aback and running scared but according to someone with knowledge of the company’s workings, Sony fully expected people would get mad and is simply telling employees not to talk about it publicly.
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