The European Commission has suggested there is not much the EU can legally do to stop this. playstation From throwing away the physical disk. Sony will stop releasing media formats for PlayStation consoles, and the change will take effect from January 2028.
Many gamers are trying to stop the Japanese company from discontinuing the production of discs. There is currently a Change.org petition for PlayStation to cancel the physical disc release, and it has collected hundreds of thousands of signatures so far. Some are also turning to lawmakers and lawmakers to push for new laws and regulations that could block Sony's decision to retire PlayStation discs. However, a recent statement from a politician has caused another round of disappointment among gamers.
There is not much the EU can do, the commissioner said.
As the Irish Mirror reported, EU Commissioner for Consumer Protection Michael McGrath recently said of Sony's new policy: “The company is free to offer its games and services in any way it sees fit.” McGrath also explained that “it comes down to commercial and contractual freedom.” His comments come after the European Commission previously dealt a blow to the Stop Killing Games movement.
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In June 2026, the European Commission announced that it would not proceed with Stop Killing Games' request to propose regulations that would prevent publishers from shutting down their games. The same scenario now appears to be unfolding with Sony's no-disk policy. The EU is unlikely to attempt to stop Japanese companies from making controversial decisions. European copyright and intellectual property law appears to prevent legislators from introducing regulations that directly force publishers to present, sell or support their products in a particular way.
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For the Stop Killing Games movement, the EU has pledged to look at creating a code of conduct to better manage the end-of-life process for games. PlayStation fans can therefore hope that similar steps are taken to improve digital game ownership. However, in McGrath's opinion, it is highly unlikely that the European Union will introduce strong laws against Sony's plans to stop producing discs.
Of course, McGrath isn't the first to deliver disappointing news to gamers. In early July, gaming industry analyst Dr. Serkan Toto shared an equally bleak outlook for PlayStation's future. Toto said that despite the continued backlash, Sony will not change its choice to end physical game discs. He suggested that the customer base is so large that even if thousands of people stop buying games or cancel their PS Plus subscriptions, Sony will endure the impact and make a decision.
But it seems gamers haven't given up the fight for physical discs. People on social media are using #BoycottSony and the phrase “No discs, no purchases” to encourage fellow PlayStation users to resist the decision. The gaming industry has also reacted with mostly negative sentiment to PlayStation's exit from physical media, with several high-profile developers criticizing the company's policies. However, it is yet to be seen how effective these user-led movements will be, as the current legal aspects do not appear to be favorable to consumers.
