Teeto Developer Responds Calmly as Sony Disc Protests Flood Its Launch Trailer
The launch trailer for indie action-adventure game Teeto on PlayStation's YouTube channel has been flooded with hundreds of comments protesting Sony's decision to end disc production for PS consoles.
1 source Jul 17
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Why it matters
The incident shows how the wider backlash against Sony's disc abolition is spilling over onto unrelated indie game releases, forcing small developers to address platform politics.
The comments, mostly unrelated to the game's content, demand a physical version. Developer Eat Pant Games responded calmly, saying they would love a physical version but need to see digital sales first. Teeto is also available on PC, Switch, and Switch 2.
The PS5 launch trailer for Teeto, released July 16, has drawn over 540 comments as of the morning of July 17, the vast majority of which are protests against Sony's disc production halt rather than reactions to the game itself. Developer Eat Pant Games initially posted on X seeming excited about 400 comments, then added 'Ah... oh no' upon realizing the nature of the comments. The studio, a two-person team, issued a measured response: 'We would love a physical version of Teeto! But we are a small team... we first need to see how digital sales go.' Meanwhile, Steam user reviews remain positive and unaffected by the console controversy. Teeto is also available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2.
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