New PlayStation console games will move to digital-only formats from January 2028, while games already released or scheduled before then in disc form are not affected. r/Games focused on PS6 drive options, resale, lending, and preservation.
Circana’s May 2026 U.S. data shows Xbox hardware had its worst May unit sales on record, while PlayStation unit sales fell 58% year over year. Average hardware price reached $502.
007 First Light launches May 27, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version listed. The r/Games review thread showed an 89 OpenCritic average, 97% recommended, and 37 reviews. Reddit discussion centered on IO Interactive’s fit for Bond after Hitman.
GameSpot reported on April 28 that PlayStation users are seeing 30-day online validation windows on digital purchases made after March 2026. Sony had not clarified whether the behavior is intentional or a bug at publication time.
Reports from April 25 say some PlayStation digital games now need an online license refresh every 30 days on updated systems. Does It Play says an anonymous insider described the issue as an exploit fix gone wrong, but Sony has not issued a public explanation.
A new FairGames pre-alpha test ran last week under the codename "espresso," and Insider Gaming says players still criticized movement, NPCs, and the class system. The build reportedly centered on a four-team Cargo Heist mode, but Reddit reacted to the story as another warning sign for PlayStation live-service bets.
UnGeek reports that Resident Evil Requiem has reached a 70% completion rate on Steam and 66.9% on PS5 a little over a month after launch. Based on story-clear achievement and trophy data, the result stands out even among recent AAA horror releases.
Eurogamer reports that Sony has removed more PlayStation Store titles, including catalogs tied to publishers often accused of asset flips and AI slop. The latest sweep suggests Sony is still tightening storefront moderation after earlier mass delistings.
GameObserver reports that PlayStation Studios removed most PC mentions from its official site copy, adding to speculation about a narrower Sony PC port strategy.
A hot r/Games post is circulating Kotaku's interview with former project director Vinit Agarwal, who said Last of Us Online was around 80% complete before the project was canceled.
Supergiant Games says Hades II comes to Xbox Series X|S + Game Pass and PlayStation 5 on April 14, 2026, with 120 frames per second support on Xbox Series X and PS5 plus a same-day patch carrying bonus content and quality-of-life improvements.
Sony says PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal will get new recommended prices on 2026-04-02, citing continued pressure in the global economic landscape.