It’s very sad that this has been the only thing that has eclipsed GTA 6

It is regrettable that something like that has surpassed the impact of GTA 6.

More stories in the category News

• Xbox signs a spectacular resurgence in the US with an 86% increase in console sales
• Get this THQ Nordic Xbox game for free
• Download for free on Xbox this complete saga of two games

The future of physical format has become one of the most debated topics in the video game industry. The recent announcement by PlayStation, confirming the end of disc releases for new games starting in 2028, has sparked a massive reaction on social media that continues to grow by the hour.

The impact has been so great that Sony’s official post on X has already surpassed the views of the two GTA 6 trailers, one of the most significant phenomena the industry has experienced in recent years.

PlayStation’s announcement overshadows GTA 6’s announcement

According to the data shared so far, PlayStation’s post has accumulated 167.1 million views on X. This figure exceeds the 125.5 million views of the first GTA 6 trailer released in 2023 and also the 160.6 million views reached by the second trailer released in 2025.

However, the numbers tell a different story when interactions are analyzed. While Rockstar’s trailers gathered around one million “likes” each, PlayStation’s announcement has around 64,000, a difference that reflects that much of its reach comes from the intense debate generated within the community.

• Where Sony’s post clearly stands out is in responses. The message has surpassed 100,000 replies, far exceeding the approximately 33,000 and 36,000 responses recorded by the two GTA 6 trailers.

Everything suggests that the decision to abandon the physical format has touched on one of the most sensitive issues for players. Although the announcement’s reach has been extraordinary, the high volume of comments reflects that much of this impact is due to the controversy and the concern of many users about the future of video game ownership in digital format.

Important updates:
News on physical discs for new games – https://t.co/BzZODXdWGY
News on PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita – https://t.co/ev3mN6wj14 https://t.co/PWXTZGHAh6
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) July 1, 2026