Clair Obscur developers see Sony's no-disk announcement as 'a sad decision', because they 'like to go outside, buy a game, and come back home with it'
"I think it's part of the beauty of art too—that it's something tangible that you can touch."
Back Home is an action-adventure game released in March 2020 for PC. The indie title combines action and casual gameplay mechanics in its design.
Recently, developers behind the game weighed in on broader industry conversations regarding physical media. They expressed concern over Sony's decision to discontinue disk releases, viewing the shift toward digital-only distribution as a loss. The developers articulated a preference for the tactile experience of purchasing physical games and bringing them home, framing the tangible nature of physical media as part of gaming's artistic value.
"I think it's part of the beauty of art too—that it's something tangible that you can touch."