Sony has announced it will discontinue physical game releases for the PlayStation by 2028, shifting to a licensing model for game access. This means players will no longer be able to purchase physical discs and will instead buy licenses to play games. The decision has sparked immediate backlash from a segment of the PlayStation community. A group of gamers has already initiated a week-long boycott of the platform in protest of the change. Concerns center around game ownership, resale value, and reliance on a stable internet connection. This move aligns Sony with a fully digital future for gaming, but risks alienating a significant portion of its player base accustomed to physical media. The company has yet to respond directly to the boycott but is expected to address player concerns in the coming weeks.