From IGN · Michael Cripe · · 50s
Silent Hill Studio Pledges Physical Games for Longest Time
Bloober Team says physical gaming will stay vital for years.
In brief
Bloober Team says physical gaming will stay vital for years. Bloober Team's CEO says physical games will remain important for fans due to emotional connections and collectibility. Originally reported by IGN.
Bloober Team CEO
Studio CEO Piotr Babieno says physical games will stay important for fans.
“we have reached a moment where you can't really do much more”
Player Hardware Age
Most players use hardware five to seven years old, if not older.
“the majority of players are playing on hardware which is five, seven years old, if not older”
Physical Gaming Focus
Bloober Team wants to support physical games for as long as possible.
“we would like to make them for as long as possible”
Sensory Experience
Team focuses on touch and physical interaction for gaming.
“why not touch? i think the physical element of gaming will always, always be there”
Sony Disc Support
Sony ends PlayStation disc support in 2028, complicating physical game releases.
“Sony ends support for PlayStation discs in 2028”
Silent Hill 1 Remake
Silent Hill 1 remake remains without release date.
“Silent Hill 1 remake was announced in June of last year and currently remains without a release date”
The big picture
Bloober Team's CEO says physical games will remain important for fans due to emotional connections and collectibility.
