PlayStation has opened a new public survey, and players are leveraging the opportunity to express their strong opposition to Sony's reported plans to cease the production of physical game discs.
The survey, released on September 25, follows recent reports of a different, more developer-focused survey sent out by PlayStation. While the current survey covers various aspects of the PlayStation 5 experience, including console satisfaction, exclusive titles, user interface, performance, online capabilities, the DualSense controller, and the overall game library, it also allows for open-ended feedback. Players are prompted to list all consoles they own, and at several points, they can elaborate on their choices, providing a direct channel to PlayStation.
Many players view this survey as a potential sign of hesitation from Sony regarding its decision to end physical disc production by January 2028. This move has been met with widespread criticism from the gaming community since its initial announcement in July.
Community reactions on social media highlight this sentiment. One user on Twitter/X suggested that Sony may not be prepared for the survey responses, interpreting the survey itself as an acknowledgment of recent negative public perception. Another user reported directly conveying their dissatisfaction with PlayStation's performance throughout the year in their feedback. A screenshot shared online showed a player's response humorously suggesting the insertion of an "opinion disc" to access information, further emphasizing the pushback.
This player-facing survey arrives shortly after reports indicated PlayStation had sent a substantial survey to game developers. The size of that survey led to speculation, including on the Broken Silicon Podcast, that it might signal some reconsideration of the decision to stop producing game discs.
Despite the community's vocal opposition and these survey efforts, company executives have largely maintained their position. In a July investor Q&A, PlayStation's Chief Financial Officer Lin Tao acknowledged the