Making a gesture to keep the physical game market alive is the easiest free kick you can make in gaming business. It was what solidified the PS4 and again clearly showed positivity in the recent Xbox announcement.
A Digital Foundry member says publishers expressed frustration with Sony at Gamescom 2026. The companies depend on physical game sales and oppose the shift away from PS5 discs. PlayStation has not reversed its decision, despite constant protests since the announcement.