The announcement that has eclipsed even GTA 6

Only one announcement has been able to eclipse what GTA 6 had shown so far.

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The decision by Sony to set a date for the end of physical game production for PlayStation has not only sparked intense debate in the industry, but has also achieved an impact that’s hard to imagine. The statement published by the company on X has reached a view count that already surpasses one of the most iconic posts in recent years: the announcement of the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI.

Although both messages respond to completely different contexts, the comparison reflects just how much the disappearance of the physical format has become one of the most talked-about topics among gamers in recent days.

Sony’s statement already surpasses GTA 6 announcement on X

According to the posts, Sony’s message about the future of physical games has accumulated 129 million views, while Rockstar Games’ post announcing the first trailer for GTA 6 has around 126 million views.

• Beyond the numbers, the reach achieved by Sony demonstrates the enormous interest sparked by a decision that directly affects the way millions of gamers buy and keep their video games. Since the company confirmed its roadmap towards a fully digital future, reactions have continued to multiply.

However, it’s worth putting these numbers into context. Views on X don’t equate to the number of people supporting or rejecting a post, but rather the reach the content has had. In this case, much of that impact is accompanied by intense debate about game ownership, preservation of the physical format, and the future of the industry.

As tension continues to grow, it remains to be seen whether other companies will follow the same path or if the market will ultimately maintain both options for a longer period. What seems clear is that Sony’s announcement has already achieved something that very few posts have managed: surpassing the reach of the historic announcement of the first trailer for GTA 6.

Sony killing physical media and ownership now has more views than the announcement of GTA VI. pic.twitter.com/TiiI0iHbLu

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