Sony announced two new PS5 Pulse headset models featuring improved sound quality with planar magnetic drivers, enhanced noise rejection for chat, and improved comfort. The standard Pulse Wireless Headset launches by year-end 2026, while the premium Pulse Edge model with active noise cancellation and detachable mic arrives in early 2027.
A PS5 blackout protest against Sony's decision to stop manufacturing physical game discs had no significant impact on player counts or engagement in the US, according to data from analyst Mat Piscatella at Circana. The campaign, which ran from August 23-30 and was later extended indefinitely, failed to meaningfully reduce console usage despite generating substantial social media attention.
Sony sent a cease-and-desist letter to PC modder Speclizer, halting the release of a The Last of Us 2 multiplayer mod that had been in development for nine months and was set to launch this month. The mod, which was partially funded through Patreon, recreated Factions-style multiplayer gameplay; Sony likely targeted it due to the modder's monetization of the fan project.
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.
Sony announced ten games joining PS Plus Extra and Premium in September 2026, including RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound for Extra tier, plus Mega Man X Command Mission and Metro Redux for Premium tier.