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July 31, 2026

The Relic: First Guardian launches across PlayStation 5 and PC today with promised, continued future support

On July 31, 2026, Perp Games and Project Cloud Games launched their action role-playing game, The Relic: First Guardian, for PlayStation 5 and PC. The game features the player as The First Guardian, who must restore the realm of Arsilthus by sealing the Void. A day-one patch has been implemented, and ongoing support is planned. Players will face 80 unique bosses inspired by Korean folklore, engage in fast-paced combat, and explore a semi-open world with three regions. The game is priced at £44.99, with a digital DLC available for £8.99, and a physical boxed version will be released on September 4th for the same price. The game is also set to launch on Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2 later in the summer.

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July 30, 2026

The Vast Majority of Capcom’s 2026 Game Sales Have Been Digital

Capcom's financial report for Q1 2026 shows that 93.3% of its sales were from digital formats, while physical media sales accounted for 6.7%. Of the digital sales, 60.4% came from PC platforms and 32.9% from consoles. The Resident Evil franchise is a major contributor to digital sales, now ranking as the third highest-selling game franchise in Japan. Resident Evil 2 has surpassed Resident Evil 5 as the best-selling title in the series. Despite the shift towards digital gaming, Capcom has stated it will continue producing physical game discs due to ongoing demand from players.

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July 24, 2026

Ubisoft CEO says ditching physical games “helped” PC gaming, and PlayStation ending discs won’t “disturb” the industry much anyway

Ubisoft's CEO, Yves Guillemot, supports Sony's plan to phase out physical PlayStation games by January 2028, highlighting the benefits of an all-digital future. He acknowledges concerns from gamers who value physical collections but notes the industry's shift towards digital formats. Currently, digital-only PS5 models are outselling disc versions, although about 70% of PS5s sold still have disc drives. While physical copies remain important and can achieve strong sales, the overall demand for them is decreasing. Nintendo is offering some digital Switch 2 games at a discount compared to physical ones, but it's uncertain if Sony will adopt similar pricing strategies. Digital game sales generally provide higher profits, suggesting that a fully digital marketplace could enhance revenue for companies like Sony and Ubisoft. Only a few PlayStation titles have exceeded 100,000 in physical sales in the U.S. this year, indicating a disconnect between consumer demand for physical games and actual purchasing behavior.