PlayStation Boycott Call Gains Traction
41sControversial player protest against Sony's disc-less future sparks debate on game preservation.
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The IGN Daily Fix covers three major gaming news items: a call for a one-week PlayStation boycott in August to protest Sony's plan to abandon physical discs, the massive 117.2 GB file size of Final Fantasy 14 on Switch 2, and the release date announcement for Stalker 2's first story expansion, 'Cost of Hope,' along with a major free update.
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PlayStation Boycott Call
A critic account 'Does It Play' called for a one-week PlayStation blackout in August, urging no logins, play sessions, or purchases, to protest Sony's plan to kill game discs by 2028. The video gained nearly a million views.
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Fan Reaction to Sony's Disc Decision
Fans have signed petitions and swarmed PlayStation social media to express concerns about game preservation and ownership, urging Sony to reverse its decision.
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Final Fantasy 14 on Switch 2 File Size
Final Fantasy 14 will require 117.2 GB on Switch 2, nearly half of the console's 256 GB storage. This is double the PS5 install size due to compression, but includes all five previous expansions.
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Upcoming Final Fantasy 14 Expansion
A sixth expansion, Evercold, is expected in January, requiring even more memory. Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth holds the current Switch 2 record at 92 GB for a single game.
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Stalker 2 Expansion and Free Update
Stalker 2's first story expansion 'Cost of Hope' releases August 20 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5, with dozens of hours of content. The free 2.0 update upgrades the game to Unreal Engine 5 and adds new content.
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Stalker 2 Sales Success
Stalker 2 launched in November 2024, sold 1 million copies in two days, and has surpassed 6 million players.
This gaming news roundup highlights consumer activism against digital-only futures, the storage challenges of modern games, and the continued success of major titles like Stalker 2.
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How large is Final Fantasy 14's install size on Switch 2?
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How large is Final Fantasy 14's install size on Switch 2?
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117.2 GB
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What is the current record for a single game file size on Switch 2?
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What is the current record for a single game file size on Switch 2?
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92 GB for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
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When does Stalker 2's first story expansion release?
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When does Stalker 2's first story expansion release?
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August 20
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How many copies did Stalker 2 sell in its first two days?
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How many copies did Stalker 2 sell in its first two days?
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1 million
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What is the name of the account that called for the PlayStation boycott?
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Does It Play
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How many players has Stalker 2 surpassed?
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6 million
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Boycott Call Gains Traction
Demonstrates active consumer pushback against corporate decisions, with nearly a million views on the call-to-action video.
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File Size Challenges on Switch 2
Highlights the storage limitations of the Switch 2 and the impact on game downloads, relevant for gamers and developers.
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Stalker 2 Expansion and Free Update
Shows post-launch support and the shift to Unreal Engine 5, indicating ongoing investment in the game.
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Stalker 2 Sales Milestones
Confirms strong commercial performance despite development challenges, proving market demand.
02:43Full Transcript
[00:01] today's gaming news, physical media fans are calling for a PlayStation boycott. Final Fantasy 14 will be the biggest Switch 2 file size by a wide margin. And Stalker 2's first story expansion has a release date. This your daily fix.
[00:25] [music] gamers to boycott PlayStation for a week in August to send a message that it decision to kill discs in 2028 is unacceptable. The does it play critic of Sony's plan to do away with game discs, issued a call to arms that
[00:39] has been viewed on the platform nearly a million times. The account said, "Sony wants to abandon fans. Let's give them a small taste of their own medicine. for a oneweek PlayStation blackout in August. No login, no play sessions, no
[00:53] purchases on any of Sony's platforms. Since the announcement that it is ending called on Sony to U-turn on its decision, signing online positions and swarming over PlayStation social media posts to express concern about video
[01:06] game preservation and ownership. Moving on, Final Fantasy 14 will land on Switch its honking install size will take up almost half of the console's 256 gigs of memory. Final Fantasy 14 will weigh in at 117.2 gigs when it launches for
[01:21] Switch 2 on August 4th. That's around double the game's install size on PlayStation 5, which benefits from some clever file compression technology, footprint on PC. It's a hefty download, though perhaps to be expected when you
[01:34] of content that has been added over the years. The upside to all this is that the file size includes all of the game's previous five expansions. Heaven Sword, Storm Blood, Shadowbringers, Endalker, and Dawn Trail, so you won't need more
[01:47] space to play any of those. The downside, a sixth expansion, Evercold, likely need even more memory space in January. Final Fantasy publisher Square Enix is no stranger to big Switch 2 file sizes. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, holds
[02:01] the current record for a single game at 92 gigs, as well as the record for a Collection, which includes a trio of titles that weigh in at 131 gigs total. release date for its first major story expansion, but also its huge free 2.0
[02:16] update. Ukraine developer GSC Game World announced that Stalker 2: Cost of Hope is set for PC, Xbox Series, XNS, and PlayStation 5 on August 20th. In Cost of Hope, players once again step into the role of Stalker 2 protagonist, Skiff, as
[02:30] a mysterious PDA signal draws him into events unfolding alongside the main game story. GSC Game World is said to expect dozens of hours of content. The 2.0 update, meanwhile, upgrades the game to a new version of Unreal Engine 5. This
[02:43] brings new content and improvements. After a series of understandable delays, Stalker 2 launched on PC and Xbox in November 2024, as well as on Game Pass. It was released on PlayStation 5 a year later. Stalker 2 was a sales success,
[02:56] hitting 1 million copies in two days. It has so far surpassed 6 million players. [music] 27th. Now that you're caught up on the news, watch our evolution of Hatfield and for all your video game news, stay tuned at IGN.
