PlayStation gamers are planning a week long boycott to protest Sony's future software strategy. The campaign calls on console owners to completely avoid logging into the PlayStation Network and the digital store for 7 days in late August. This push comes as a direct response to reports that the company intends to stop releasing physical games on discs in a few years.
Sony wants to abandon fans? Let's give them a small taste of their own medicine!
— Does it play? (@DoesItPlay1) July 26, 2026
Together with other creators we call for a 1 week #PSBlackout in August. No logins, no play sessions, no purchases on any of Sony's platforms. pic.twitter.com/v6JvdvbHLD
An advocacy known as Does It Play is leading the charge for this blackout. They are asking players to keep their consoles turned off and refrain from making any digital purchases during the protest. Tensions are high. The organizers believe a peaceful blackout is the best way to show the company that the physical disc market still matters to a massive portion of the player base.
The anger extends beyond the death of physical discs. Gamers are voicing frustration over recent studio closures, a heavy focus on live service titles, and the apparent abandonment of classic franchises. Protesters argue that the company has steadily alienated its most loyal fans. This week long protest is designed to send a clear message without hurting independent game developers who rely on software sales.
Previously, fans tried using digital petitions to get their point across to management. Those efforts did not yield results, so organizers are now pushing for collective action in the real world. We will see in late August if enough console owners participate to make a dent in the network traffic statistics. If the turnout is high, it could force a strategic conversation at headquarters about the future of physical media.
