God of War Laufey Is Quietly a Preview of PlayStation's Future
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β’Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:15:16 GMT
π° What Happened
God of War Laufey arrives on PlayStation 5 next February. This week, players got their first look at the preorder and deluxe edition bonuses from Santa Monica Studio.
The standard edition lets you buy a physical disc, but the deluxe version is digital-only. That small detail tells us a lot about where Sony is heading.
π The Backstory
In July, Sony said it would stop making physical PlayStation game discs from January 2028. Players responded with loud complaints. Some said they will not buy a PlayStation 6 unless Sony changes course.
A week-long boycott by angry fans did not hurt player numbers much. The digital-only deluxe edition suggests Sony is not changing its plan. It may even be pushing players away from physical copies on purpose.
π― Why It Matters
Physical games can be resold or lent to friends, while digital ones cannot. If discs disappear, players lose those choices and may pay more over time.
God of War Laufey arrives on PlayStation 5 next February. This week, players got their first look at the preorder and deluxe edition bonuses from Santa Monica Studio.
The standard edition lets you buy a physical disc, but the deluxe version is digital-only. That small detail tells us a lot about where Sony is heading.
In July, Sony said it would stop making physical PlayStation game discs from January 2028. Players responded with loud complaints. Some said they will not buy a PlayStation 6 unless Sony changes course.
A week-long boycott by angry fans did not hurt player numbers much. The digital-only deluxe edition suggests Sony is not changing its plan. It may even be pushing players away from physical copies on purpose.
Physical games can be resold or lent to friends, while digital ones cannot. If discs disappear, players lose those choices and may pay more over time.