“Don’t Kill the Disc” Petition Passes 200,000 Signatures as PlayStation Fans Fight for Physical Games
A growing movement among PlayStation fans is putting renewed pressure on Sony to protect physical game releases. The “Don’t Kill the Disc” petition on Change.org has now surpassed 200,000 signatures, showing just how strongly many players feel about the future of game ownership.
The petition was launched by Canadian retailer PNP Games and calls on Sony to continue producing physical PlayStation game discs beyond 2028. Supporters argue that discs remain essential for players who want true ownership, the ability to share games, and long-term access to the titles they buy.
At the center of the campaign is a message many longtime PlayStation fans remember clearly. During E3 2013, Sony won major praise for promoting the freedom of physical games during the PlayStation 4 era. The company highlighted that players could buy a game, trade it, sell it, lend it to a friend, or keep it forever. That moment became one of PlayStation’s most memorable marketing wins.
Now, petition organizers say Sony is moving away from the very values it once used to win over players.
According to the petition, removing physical discs would weaken consumer choice and shift the market further toward digital-only game distribution. For many players, that raises concerns about ownership. Digital games are often tied to accounts, online storefronts, and licensing terms, meaning access can be limited or changed over time.
The campaign also argues that physical games help keep prices competitive. Disc-based releases allow players to buy used games, borrow from friends, trade titles, and shop across different retailers. Without discs, players may have fewer options and become more dependent on a single digital marketplace.
Another major concern is video game preservation. Physical copies can help keep older games accessible long after online stores change, shut down, or remove listings. Supporters of the petition believe that if physical releases disappear, preserving PlayStation games for future generations could become much harder.
The petition warns that Sony’s influence could shape the entire gaming industry. As one of the biggest names in console gaming, any move away from discs could encourage other companies to follow. Organizers say that if players do not speak up now, physical media could vanish faster than many expect.
The campaign’s message is simple: players should be able to own the games they pay for, not feel like they are only renting access to them.
Despite the petition gaining major support, Sony has not publicly responded to the campaign or addressed the criticism. The company’s silence has left many fans wondering whether the growing backlash will affect its future plans for physical PlayStation games.
For now, the “Don’t Kill the Disc” petition continues to gain attention as players, collectors, preservationists, and physical media supporters rally around a shared concern: the future of PlayStation game ownership.
