A fan-organized PlayStation Blackout boycott protesting Sony's end of disc production had minimal impact on US PS5 engagement, according to market research firm Circana, which found no significant change in player activity. Sony acknowledged the backlash and stated it would cautiously proceed with its all-digital strategy while exploring how to engage gamers in a digital ecosystem.
Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton, a multiplayer survival game from Shueisha Games and poncle, has been delayed from 2026 to 2027. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, featuring up to eight players competing as characters from Jujutsu Kaisen against cursed spirits in a survivors royale format.
PlayStation discontinued its involvement with Kojima Productions' Physint due to budget overruns, profitability concerns, and exclusivity constraints, with the studio instead partnering with Xbox to develop the action-espionage title.
A PlayStation blackout boycott organized by fans in late August to protest the company's abandonment of physical media had no significant impact on player engagement, according to analyst Matt Piscatella. PlayStation appears unlikely to reverse its stance, with next year marking the final year for physical game support on the platform.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma promoted PHYSINT, a Kojima Productions action stealth game that shifted from PlayStation exclusive to Xbox exclusive after Sony canceled it. Microsoft is leveraging the deal on social media, with Sharma leaving a message at Kojima Productions, as both companies face scrutiny over their recent decisions and upcoming console strategies.
Sony sent a cease-and-desist letter to fan modders developing a Last of Us Part II multiplayer mod, forcing them to cancel the project after months of work. The mod was allegedly monetized through Patreon, which likely triggered Sony's legal action, mirroring previous cases where paid mod access has drawn corporate intervention.
Ubisoft delayed Rayman Legends Retold from October 1 to December 3 to ensure quality, despite the game reaching gold status. It will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC platforms.
Xbox boss Asha Sharma visited Kojima Productions to mark a new partnership, discussing the action-espionage game PHYSINT's switch from PlayStation to Xbox and the project OD. The visit signals a significant collaboration between the companies for future game development.
Sony Interactive Entertainment halted the release of an unofficial Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod developed by Specizer, which had been in development since January and was set to release this month. The mod featured custom perks, listening mechanics, and new maps, but Naughty Dog and PlayStation requested its cancellation via cease-and-desist letter.
Shin Theme Park is a 1997 Japan-exclusive remake of the 1994 PC simulation game Theme Park, developed by a Japanese team under EA for PlayStation 1 and Sega Saturn. The remake adds Japanese cultural elements like seasonal changes with cherry blossoms and maple leaves, varied terrain, new rides with Japanese designs, and maintains the core gameplay of building and managing an amusement park while balancing business operations.
Sony halted development of Physint, a Kojima Productions game, due to missed deadlines, budget overruns, lack of permanent exclusivity, and disappointing sales performance of the previous Death Stranding titles, which failed to meet PlayStation's revenue expectations.
Leaked footage from a PlayStation playtest reveals gameplay for Haven Studios' long-awaited PS5 shooter Fairgames, a competitive heist game where teams infiltrate secure locations to steal cargo and escape. The game, announced in 2023 and delayed to 2026 following producer Jade Raymond's departure, is described as a modern take on the heist genre with PvPvE mechanics.
Sony faces a lawsuit over claims that consumers were misled about owning digital PlayStation games. The Consumer Rights Wiki has documented 44+ instances where Sony explicitly uses ownership language like "buy" and "own" when describing digital games, contradicting Sony's legal argument that reasonable consumers would understand they only purchase a revocable license. The case highlights broader consumer frustration over digital-only game distribution and erosion of ownership rights.
PlayStation Plus is adding 10 new games in September across Extra and Premium tiers, including RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, and others. While the lineup offers diverse genres, it lacks the star power of August's offering and may receive mixed reception from subscribers.
Polyarc Games, the developer behind the acclaimed Moss VR franchise, has shut down after nearly 12 years of operation. The studio, which faced significant layoffs in March 2025, was known for its successful third-person VR games that won numerous awards, though recent projects like Glassbreakers and Moss: The Forgotten Relic underperformed commercially.
Microsoft acquired Xbox exclusivity for Hideo Kojima's Physint after Sony cancelled the PlayStation-exclusive project due to missed deadlines, budget overruns, and poor performance of Kojima's previous titles. The cancellation triggered Kojima's departure from Sony and a partnership with Microsoft for Physint and the horror game OD.
Sony PlayStation withdrew funding from Hideo Kojima's espionage game Physint due to budget overruns, missed deadlines, and concerns about profitability and exclusivity, citing poor performance of his previous Death Stranding titles. Kojima subsequently secured publishing support from Microsoft's Xbox division.
Sony faces a class action lawsuit over PlayStation Store practices, with the company arguing that consumers should know digital purchases don't equal ownership. A Consumer Rights group has compiled over 30 instances where Sony's own marketing materials claimed customers own their digital games, contradicting Sony's legal defense that reasonable consumers understand the licensing distinction.
Polyarc, the developer behind the Moss series, announced it is shutting down after nearly 12 years of operation. The studio's most recent release was Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a fantasy adventure game combining stories from the previous Moss titles across multiple platforms.
Sony cancelled Hideo Kojima's Physint, a Metal Gear Solid spiritual successor that was PlayStation-exclusive, just as PlayStation Studios faces creative stagnation with formulaic single-player games. The project is now being funded by Xbox, depriving PlayStation of a distinctive creative direction when it needs innovation most.