Marvel's Wolverine Isn't Even Safe From PlayStation Disc Backlash

Physical, Physical, Physical: New Marvel's Wolverine Trailer Is Flooded With The Same Exact Comments Published Jul 17, 2026, 9:31 AM EDT James Lucas is an Executive Editor at TheGamer who has worked in professional journalism since 2018. A Newcastle University graduate with a degree in Journalism, Media, and Culture, they have written hundreds of guides, news stories, and original reports, with bylines in IGN, NME, GaymingMag, and VG247, sourcing interviews with studio heads, legendary industry figures, prominent actors, and more. An expert on FPS games, Soulslikes, RPGs, and survival horror, James has intimate knowledge of a wide variety of titles, providing in-depth coverage and exclusive profiles. Some of the games they have extensively covered include: Half-Life 3, Counter-Strike, Elden Ring, and Fallout. They pride themselves on their consistently thorough research, leveraging nearly a decade of industry experience. You can reach them at James.t@thegamer.com Ever since Sony revealed that it was ceasing physical game disc production in 2028, every single social post has been inundated with backlash. It’s gotten so bad that developers are publicly voicing frustration as their announcements are buried in a thick layer of controversy that is completely out of their control. It’s inescapable, and even tentpole first-party blockbusters like Marvel’s Wolverine aren’t exempt. As reported by Eurogamer, after releasing a surprise new trailer last night, comments flooded in parroting the same thing: “I’ll get this PHYSICAL,” “Can’t wait for my DISC copy to come in,” “This game will fit perfectly in my PHYSICAL game collection,” “the PHYSICAL cover art is gonna look so beautiful IN PERSON,” “I’m glad I can buy this PHYSICAL,” and on and on and on. Players point out the irony that Wolverine treasures his physical photograph of him and Jean Gray together, poking fun at Sony over Wolverine “getting PHYSICAL” in the new footage. “Wolverine going mad over the loss of a physical photo is quite the choice for a trailer at the moment,” said @skidman_studio. Another chimed in, “Man the animation looks so REAL, like, it looks almost TANGIBLE, I mean, like it was actually PHYSICALLY happening.” "Remember, Guys, Buy It Physically" Lawsuits, politicians proposing investigations, former Sony boss Shawn Layden openly disagreeing with the move, a PS Plus boycott, and developers agitated by the constant barrage of backlash on trailers and social posts—PlayStation may not walk back the decision, as it has already begun retooling its facilities and retraining staff, but it’s clear that the outrage isn’t going to die down, either. Sony is facing criticism for building up to an online monopoly, shutting out 62% of countries from accessing their games, and setting a dangerous precedent for preservation—closing the PS3 and Vita storefronts and leaving pirates and emulation teams to salvage the digital exclusives that would otherwise be lost forever. It’s the Xbox One and Wii U all over again, only it doesn’t appear that PlayStation will walk back the decision to save face. Analysts have suggested that Sony knows that the $1,000 price tag for the PS6 already means that there will be far fewer sales, and the plan is to instead “focus on hardcore gamers who are willing to spend more.” That mindset means that it’s willing to cut out disc-only and budget-conscious customers next-gen, as it's aware that the PS5 will still be widely used by its existing playerbase of over 90 million. The PS Plus boycott and online backlash is ultimately a drop in the ocean, as the Black Ops ports just proved, but the pressure remains on to ensure game preservation and digital ownership rights. Systems Released September 15, 2026 ESRB Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases Developer(s) Insomniac Games Publisher(s) Sony Interactive Entertainment Genre(s) Action, Adventure