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Physical Disc Games Requiring Downloads to Work

A game-preservation study by Does It Play finds many PS5 and Xbox Series X physical games need day-one downloads to function or avoid bugs, raising preservation concerns as Sony plans to end physical disc production in 2028.

1. Report Finds Many PS5 and Xbox Series X Physical Games Don't Fully Work Without a Download

   A study by game-preservation group Does It Play finds that a significant share of physical PS5 and Xbox Series X games require a download to function properly or avoid game-breaking bugs, raising concerns about game preservation as Sony prepares to end physical disc production in 2028.