Sony's decision to stop manufacturing disc-based games from January 2028 has provoked widespread anger among its fanbase, and the backlash has now drawn in high-profile figures from the industry. Following concerns voiced by Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima, David Hayter — the voice actor behind Solid Snake — has publicly criticised the move, adding celebrity weight to a campaign that shows no sign of fading and increasing the pressure on Sony to issue a formal response.

Hayter posted a photo of his cluttered gaming setup, featuring a cluster of Xbox and PS4 cases, on X, attaching the increasingly popular hashtag #NoDiscNoBuy and tagging the official @PlayStation account. The article notes that physical media is in clear decline, with US revenue now sitting 85% below its 2008 peak, but argues the decision has hit the most vocal, enthusiast players hardest. Commenters raised related concerns, including game preservation and digital ownership, with some pointing out that the disc announcement coincided with the closure of the PS3 and PS Vita digital storefronts.