PlayStation Fans Are Going Dark With a “PS5 Blackout” in August to Protest Sony Killing the Disc

PlayStation fans are organizing a #PSBlackout from August 23–30 to protest Sony's decision to end disc production for all new games starting January 2028. Displeased players are flooding social media accounts belonging to PlayStation and its parent company, Sony, with demands to reverse this policy. This coordinated effort reflects widespread outrage among the community regarding the termination of physical disc releases for consoles, as users seek to pressure the company into changing its strategy.