PlayStation Issues Official Statement Ahead of Blackout Protest

PlayStation is sending out terms of service notifications to users, reminding them that they have agreed to the outlined terms ahead of the community's planned blackout protest. Starting August 23, PlayStation users plan to turn off their consoles, refusing to play any games or spend any money on the platform until September 1 as a protest against Sony's decision to end physical disc production in 2028. Now, users are reportedly getting emails from Sony outlining the company's terms of service regarding digital game purchases.