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Early physical copies of Battlefield 6 reveal that the PS5 version is content complete on the disc, requiring no initial download, allowing players to start playing immediately. The game’s online servers are already active, and free post-launch content is planned starting October 28.
Ubisoft's upcoming game Star Wars Outlaws will require an internet connection to install, even for those who purchase physical copies. While offline play will be supported after installation, concerns have been raised about the long-term playability of physical copies, especially as servers shut down and companies go out of business. This move highlights the ongoing challenge of preserving video games for future generations.
Atlus apologizes for the sudden shortage of physical copies of Unicorn Overlord at retail stores in Japan, expressing gratitude to fans for the game's success. Interested fans are advised to make reservations at local retailers for restocked copies, while the digital version is available for purchase. The Monarch Edition includes a 16-bit Arranged Music Album and a digital art book. The company did not provide a timeline for restocking physical copies or indicate if they under-shipped the game to retailers. Unicorn Overlord features Vanillaware's iconic art style, turn-based combat, and over 100 characters, and is playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
Walmart will reportedly stop selling physical copies of Starfield and will discount the remaining stock to 3 cents before disposing of them on February 5, 2024. Despite this, the game continues to have a large digital user base and is set to receive expansions and updates in 2024. The move reflects the declining trend of physical media in the gaming industry, with digital gaming revenue dominating the market in recent years.
European players of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 are experiencing installation issues with physical copies of the game, with the installation stalling at 36%. Despite trying various mitigations, such as cleaning the disc or performing a factory reset, the installation always stops at the same point. The issue seems to primarily affect EU and PAL/UK copies of the game. Sony and Insomniac have not yet publicly acknowledged the issue, but a patch is expected to be released soon.
Some fans in the US have managed to obtain physical copies of Sonic Superstars ahead of its official release, revealing the inside cover and cartridge design. Spoilers related to the game's story may circulate on YouTube and social media. The official release date is October 17th, and the game has received a respectable score of 32/40 from Famitsu.
EA Sports FC 24 takes the top spot in the UK's boxed games chart, pushing Mortal Kombat 1 to second place. Over half of the physical copies sold were for PS5. Other notable games in the top 10 include Hogwarts Legacy, Grand Theft Auto V, and The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Complete Edition.
The upcoming horror game Alan Wake II won't be released on a disc, but rather digitally, to allow the developers more time to polish the game. However, this shift to digital-only has consequences beyond just nostalgia for boxed copies. Rural communities with poor internet access are being left behind, and the video game industry is moving towards special editions with download codes rather than discs. This shift has far-reaching consequences that go beyond just the preference for physical copies.
Bethesda's upcoming RPG, Starfield, may not come with physical discs, according to a now-deleted tweet from the official Bethesda Support account. Fans are concerned about the future of game preservation and the impact on the pre-owned market. However, the official Spanish Bethesda account has since stated that it depends on the edition, with the standard edition having a disc and the Constellation Edition having a code engraved on a collector's item.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, set to launch in early 2024, will be the largest PlayStation 5 game of all time and will be released on two 100GB Blu-Ray discs. This allows for the game to be playable right out of the box without the need for extensive downloads, and also showcases the capabilities of the PlayStation 5's hardware. The physical copies of the game will contain game files, making it accessible locally and saving it from oblivion.
Physical copies of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor require a digital download to complete installation, even for single-player mode. The game requires 155 GB of available space to install on PC, and a warning on the front of the box indicates at least some of the data will have to be downloaded, whether you own a physical version of the game or not. This puts it in the same boat as Hogwarts Legacy, which lets players complete the tutorial but locks the rest of the game behind a day-one patch. Locking some content behind a digital download is also potentially one way to prevent players from accessing leaked copies of the game early.
Physical copies of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will require a digital download to play, likely due to the game's large file size. The size of the download is currently unknown, but the need for it could make the game unplayable in the future if access to servers is lost. This highlights the issue of preservation in the gaming industry, as many games risk disappearing entirely without offline physical media.
Physical copies of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor for PS5 require a download to play due to the game's massive file size of 147GB, which exceeds the maximum capacity of a Blu-ray on PS5. This could be a deal-breaker for those with bandwidth caps or slow internet, as they may have to download up to 100GB before playing the game.