Holding It in Hand: Expedition 33 Creators Defend Physical Discs as Disc Production Ends
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Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developers explain why they pushed for a physical release despite production constraints and lower per-copy profit, arguing that tangible discs preserve art and memory even as PlayStation ends disc production in 2028 and owners can’t snack on the nostalgia of stores stocking the game.
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