From Polygon · Ashely Claudino · · 50s
PlayStation Blackout Protest Fails
Sony's digital sales surge despite PlayStation owners' boycott attempt.
In brief
Sony's digital sales surge despite PlayStation owners' boycott attempt. Sony's digital sales rose by ¥138.8 billion during the PlayStation Digital Blackout protest, proving physical media discontinuation won't hurt the company. Originally reported by Polygon.
PlayStation Digital Blackout
Players pledged to boycott Sony's digital services from August 23 to August 30 after the company announced it would discontinue physical media.
Sony's Financial Data
Sony's second fiscal quarter digital sales rose by ¥138.8 billion, with monthly active users increasing by 2 million.
Wolverine Sales Surge
Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine sold 2.4 million units during the blackout period, driving digital sales growth.
GTA 6 Preorders
Players will preload Grand Theft Auto 6 on November 19, shifting to digital purchases as the physical edition lacks a disc.
The big picture
Sony's digital sales rose by ¥138.8 billion during the PlayStation Digital Blackout protest, proving physical media discontinuation won't hurt the company.
