Class action lawsuits for $80 million in the US and €22 million in Europe are just the first sign. Sony has officially confirmed: the PlayStation 6 will not receive a disc drive, and physical releases of new games will cease as early as 2028. The reaction has been a wave of anger, hundreds of thousands of comments, and a split among developers. One of them is David Jaffe, the godfather of God of War. And he has sided with the corporation.
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God of War creator David Jaffe supports Sony
Jaffe, the creator of the first two installments of the cult series, spoke out harshly and businesslike on X (formerly Twitter): “The needs of the majority of customers outweigh the needs of the few.” According to his logic, digital sales are already dominant, and the company is simply following demand.
But here comes the rub: Sony’s statistic, claiming that the figure has exceeded 70%, is misleading. This figure includes DLC, indie games, and free-to-play titles that never had physical versions. Essentially, the corporation is adjusting the numbers to suit its own decisions.
PlayStation 5 Digital Sales Statistics and Player Reactions
Players in the comments to Jaffe’s post quickly pointed out the discrepancy. A disc-less PS5 is already on the market—it’s $100 cheaper. So what? Most buyers didn’t choose this version. Strange, right? If everyone loves digital so much, why didn’t the cost savings pay off?
Here’s the main paradox: Sony says one thing, but audience behavior tells a different story.
Removing discs from PS6 and increasing digital prices
Apparently, removing discs isn’t about fan convenience. It’s about reducing the cost of the PS6 and increasing the margin on each copy sold. Production, packaging, logistics—all of it is disappearing. But the average price of a game will inevitably climb because you’ll have no choice: resell, share, or buy used.
Jaffe, of course, called the decision logical from a business perspective. Former Square Enix executive Jacob Navok supported him—he also believes digital is more profitable for platform holders. But players are already filing lawsuits: two in the US for a total of $58 million, and one in Europe for €22 million. And this is just the beginning.
Class action lawsuits against Sony and the future of the PlayStation 6 console
Sony has no intention of backing down, despite the “strong emotions” of the community. The decision has been made, a disc drive will not appear in the next generation, and physical copies of games will become collector’s items. The only question is how many more lawsuits the corporations will file and whether they will change course—or whether the company will pay compensation and continue to push digital.
On the one hand, it makes consoles cheaper (at least in theory). On the other hand, it’s a complete loss of control over our own games. We won’t be given a choice.
Are you ready to go completely digital, or will you cling to discs to the bitter end? Let us know in the comments; the debate is getting heated.
